Jiddu Krishnamurti

Philosopher

Indian Madanapalle, Madras Presidency, British India

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ProfessionPhilosopher
NationalityIndian
Date of Birth11/05/1895
Age90 years (died on 17, Feb, 1986)
BirthplaceMadanapalle, Madras Presidency, British India
Date of Death17/02/1986

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Bio/Wiki

NicknameJ Krishnamurty
Real name/Full nameJiddu Krishnamurti
Earned nameKrishnaji

Physical Stats & More

Eye ColorBlack
Hair ColorSalt and Pepper

Educational Qualification(s)

College/UniversityParis-Sorbonne University
Educational QualificationAfter trying multiple times to get into university, he decided to stop pursuing higher education. Instead, he focused on learning foreign languages and became quite skilled in speaking several of them.

Personal Life

Religious ViewsAccording to Krishnamurti: "What we call religion is merely organized belief, with its dogmas, rituals, mysteries and superstitions. Each religion has its own sacred book, its mediator, its priests and its ways of threatening and holding people. Most of us have been conditioned to all this, which is considered religious education; but this conditioning sets man against man, it creates antagonism, not only among the believers, but also against those of other beliefs. Though all religions assert that they worship God and say that we must love one another, they instill fear through their doctrines of reward and punishment, and through their competitive dogmas they perpetuate suspicion and antagonism."
CasteBrahmin
Food HabitVegetarian

Relationships & More

Marital Status (at the time of death)Unmarried
Affairs/Girlfriends
  • Helen Knothe (American author) (1920 - mid 1920s)
  • Rosalind Williams (wife of Rajgopal) (1932 - 1950)

Family

FatherJiddu Narayaniah (an employee with British administration)
MotherSanjeevamma
Siblings
  • Jiddu Nityananda
  • Dr Jiddu Sivaram
  • Jiddu Sadanand
  • His one sister died in 1904.

Career

Notable Works
  • At the Feet of the Master (1910)
  • The Kingdom of Happiness (1928)
  • The Pool of Wisdom (1928)
  • The First and Last Freedom (1954)
  • Commentaries on Living (1956–1960)
  • Freedom from the Known (1969)
  • Krishnamurti's Notebook (1976)
  • Krishnamurti's Journal (1982)
  • Krishnamurti to Himself (1987)
Influenced By
  • Annie Besant
  • Helena Blavatsky
  • Charles Webster Leadbeater
  • Aldous Huxley
  • Petar Danov

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Krishnamurti was an Indian philosopher, writer, and speaker known for his thoughts on understanding the mind and questioning spiritual authorities.
2. The exact date of Krishnamurti’s birth is uncertain due to conflicting sources.
3. In 1903, his family moved to Cudappah following his battle with malaria.
4. Krishnamurti had a close relationship with his mother Sanjeevamma who passed away when he was ten.
5. He felt connected to nature from a young age.
6. In 1907, his family relocated to the Theosophical Society's headquarters in Adyar.
7. Krishnamurti, a lifelong vegetarian, opposed meat-eating for moral and spiritual reasons.
8. In April 1909, he met Charles Webster Leadbeater, who saw special insight in him.
9. During this time, he formed a strong bond with Annie Besant, whom he viewed as a motherly figure.
10. In 1911, the Theosophical Society established the 'Order of the Star in the East' in anticipation of the World Teacher’s arrival.
11. In 1922, Krishnamurti and Nitya journeyed from Sydney to California.
12. He had a profound experience in Ojai in August and September 1922.
13. Rumors about Krishnamurti's mystical experiences quickly circulated.
14. Around this time, Nitya started experiencing health issues again.
15. In 1929, Krishnamurti disbanded the Order of the Star.
16. He rejected organized beliefs and the teacher-follower relationship, aiming to help people achieve total freedom.
17. Krishnamurti's perspectives underwent a significant shift before dissolving the Order.
18. During World War II, he refrained from public appearances for approximately four years.
19. He was concerned about how his teachings would be perceived after his passing.
20. Krishnamurti died from pancreatic cancer at the age of 90 on 17 February 1986.
21. He founded various schools in India, England (Brockwood Park School), and California (Oak Grove School).
22. Krishnamurti met with prominent religious figures during his global travels and was well-regarded.
23. His teachings and materials, such as books, audios, and videos, are still highly valued today.
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