Interview
About the Speaker: J. Krishnamurti
- A famous philosopher and spiritual teacher of the 20th century.
- Did not follow any religion, tradition, or nationality.
- Believed in freedom of the human mind and encouraged self-awareness and critical thinking.
Theme of the Interview
- An interaction between students and Krishnamurti.
- Focuses on self-change, true education, meditation, and the importance of not being ordinary.
Main Points of the Discussion
1. Change Begins With You
- Students asked: “How can we change the cruel and indifferent people in the world?”
- Krishnamurti replied: Start by changing yourself.
- If we don’t change, we will repeat the same problems as the older generation.
2. What Does “Change” Mean?
- Don’t try to become an ideal person.
- If you say “I want to be non-greedy,” you are still being greedy in a different form.
- Instead, understand your greed deeply. Once you understand it fully, you naturally become free from it.
3. The Danger of Being “Ordinary”
- Ordinary people live without joy, curiosity, or passion.
- They only care about jobs, routine life, and conforming to society.
- Krishnamurti warns: Don’t become just another person in the crowd.
4. How to Stop Being Ordinary?
- Do not become ordinary in the first place.
- There’s no step-by-step guide (“no ‘how'”)-just realize the truth and act immediately.
- Example: If you see a snake, you run away instantly, not after asking how to run.
5. What Is Meditation?
- Most people talk about meditation but don’t understand it.
- Real meditation starts with watching your thoughts-like watching a lizard.
- Sit still, close your eyes, and observe your thoughts without judging or stopping them.
Key Learnings
- Real education is not about degrees, but about becoming a better, more aware human being.
- Changing the world begins with changing yourself.
- Don’t blindly follow rules-question, explore, observe.
- True meditation is watching your mind without trying to control it.
- Live passionately, with curiosity, not like a robot following routines.
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