Krishnamurti Foundation India commemorates five decades of this timeless spiritual classic by one of the greatest philosophers and religious teachers
The Awakening of Intelligence, a timeless spiritual classic by Jiddu Krishnamurti, regarded as one of the greatest philosophers and religious teachers of all time, is being relaunched by Krishnamurti Foundation India for the first time in India, since its original publication abroad in 1973.
The highly-acclaimed book sheds light on the predicament of humanity and is of great relevance in these times of sharpening divisions, corruption and deepening material greed. Over the past five decades, the book has been a source of invaluable exploration for thousands of people across the world, and today it is time for a new generation to discover the timeless teaching of Krishnamurti.
This book contains a collection of a wide range of Krishnamurti’s works, including public speeches, in-depth discussions, dialogues with scientists, professors and religious seekers, held before a variety of audiences across several continents. The book is relevant to people of all generations as it does not expound any particular philosophy, but rather discusses issues that concern all of us in our everyday lives: the problems of living in a modern, technology-dominated society with its corruption and violence; the individual's search for security and happiness; and the need for man to free himself from his inner burdens of greed, violence, fear, and sorrow. For a new generation who has not been acquainted with Krishnamurti, this book will open-up an unexplored world of teachings with extraordinary depth and insight that is relevant today.
Krishnamurti’s conversations with eminent personalities like Jacob Needleman, Alain Naude, Swami Venkatesananda, and David Bohm transcend all man-made boundaries of religious beliefs, nationalistic sentiment, and sectarian outlook. Through these conversations, Krishnamurti takes the reader step by step into the intricacies of the human psyche and uncovers its depths with all its complexity in a manner that anyone can understand. However, as Krishnamurti himself warns, all these pages of explanations are not the actuality of one’s life, and that is why the intelligence he speaks of can come about only through one’s own intensity and urgency.
Speaking about the book a spokesperson for the Krishnamurti Foundation India said, "The teachings from the book are highly relevant to today’s world and at the same time are timeless and universal. This book, which addresses a wide spectrum of existential issues, allows for a deep exploration as we journey to understand ourselves. The challenges Krishnamurti raises in the book and his answers to the questions posed by his listeners worldwide are still as fresh as they were decades ago. Now in its fifth decade of publication, the book has acquired the status of a spiritual classic, and we are happy to celebrate the importance of this week in today’s world.”
The book is available on Amazon, Flipkart, and select book stores across the country.
