Lectures on U G Krishnamurti
Uppaluri Gopala Krishnamurti, commonly known as U.G. Krishnamurti, was an Indian philosopher and spiritual teacher. He was born on July 9, 1918, in Masulipatnam, in present-day Andhra Pradesh, India, and he passed away on March 22, 2007, in Vallecrosia, Italy.
U.G. Krishnamurti was a unique and controversial figure who challenged traditional notions of spirituality and enlightenment. He rejected the idea of gurus, spiritual practices, and belief systems, emphasizing the need for individuals to find their own truth and liberation. He often described his state of being as the “natural state,” which he believed was a state of complete freedom from the psychological conditioning of the mind.
Krishnamurti was influenced by the teachings of Jiddu Krishnamurti (no relation), but he distanced himself from organized spiritual movements and teachings. He traveled extensively and engaged in conversations with people from various backgrounds, sharing his unconventional views on spirituality and life.
One of the central aspects of Krishnamurti’s teachings was the denial of the existence of a separate self or ego. He believed that the self is an illusion created by thought and that the search for enlightenment or self-realization is futile. Krishnamurti encouraged individuals to observe their own experiences and question the nature of reality directly, rather than relying on belief systems or external authorities.
Krishnamurti’s teachings were often described as radical and challenging, and he had both followers and critics. Some people found his approach liberating and profound, while others dismissed him as a nihilist or found his ideas difficult to grasp. Despite the controversy surrounding his teachings, U.G. Krishnamurti continues to be remembered as a unique and influential figure in the realm of spirituality and philosophy.