Freedom from the Known
A masterpiece from Jiddu Krishnamurti on freedom. The author says about the chains in which the present man live, about his fears of the known and fear of the unknown. He employs a witty sarcasm at the way in which people are ready to accept the ideological tyranny of religious institutions when they are not ready to accept any kind of political dictatorship. Freedom from all the shackles that draw us backward from being a universal citizen - that is the core topic discussed in this book.
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- I am that by Nisargadatta Maharaj or Freedom from the known by J.Krishnamurti.
You may disagree with what they are saying, but these books will give you a new perspective.
- JK is not easy man to understand. His approach was VIA NEGATIVA i.e. he will never tell HOW to do it rather what NOT to do ! When we ask HOW, it strengthens the mind and he does not want that to happen.
Reading his books "Freedom from the known" and "Think on these things" might help you to get closer to him.
- Freedom from the Known
- "How to Win Friends and Influence People" by Dale Carnegie. It really helps me to see my own issues and shortcomings.
Then I read "The Doors of Perception" by Aldous Huxley which really push me towards psyche exploitation. And last big one was:
"Freedom From the Known" by Jiddu Krishnamurti and it was a buddhist mind-bomb.
- Ambition and insecurity are two sides of the same coin, imo. These books helped me alot personally:
"Freedom from the known" - Jiddu Krishnamurti and "Power of Now" - Eckhart Tolle
I think it's healthy to pursue goals and improve your life situation. But don't let it become your identity or expect lasting peace from it.
- Freedom from the Known by Jiddu Krishnamurti, but you won't apply it.
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