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Γράμματα σε μια νεαρή φίλη
Ο Κρισναμούρτι έγραψε τα γράμματα που ακολουθούν από τον Ιούνιο του 1948 ως το Μάρτιο του 1960 για μια νεαρή φίλη που ήρθε κοντά του πληγωμένη στο σώμα και στην ψυχή. Στα γράμματα αυτά, όπου ξετυλίγεται ολόκληρη η διδασκαλία του Κρισναμούρτι, καθώς επουλώνονται οι πληγές εκείνης στην οποία απευθύνονται, αποκαλύπτεται μια σπάνια καλοσύνη και διαύγεια· ο χωρισμός και η απόσταση εξαφανίζονται, ενώ οι λέξεις κυλούν σαν χείμαρρος· ούτε μία δεν είναι περιττή· η επούλωση των πληγών και η διδασκαλία προχωρούν ταυτόχρονα.
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62 pages, Paperback
First published October 25, 1992
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About the author
J. Krishnamurti
1,334 books4,266 followersJiddu Krishnamurti was born on 11 May 1895 in Madanapalle, a small town in south India. He and his brother were adopted in their youth by Dr Annie Besant, then president of the Theosophical Society. Dr Besant and others proclaimed that Krishnamurti was to be a world teacher whose coming the Theosophists had predicted. To prepare the world for this coming, a world-wide organization called the Order of the Star in the East was formed and the young Krishnamurti was made its head.
In 1929, however, Krishnamurti renounced the role that he was expected to play, dissolved the Order with its huge following, and returned all the money and property that had been donated for this work.
From then, for nearly sixty years until his death on 17 February 1986, he travelled throughout the world talking to large audiences and to individuals about the need for a radical change in humankind.
Krishnamurti is regarded globally as one of the greatest thinkers and religious teachers of all time. He did not expound any philosophy or religion, but rather talked of the things that concern all of us in our everyday lives, of the problems of living in modern society with its violence and corruption, of the individual's search for security and happiness, and the need for humankind to free itself from inner burdens of fear, anger, hurt, and sorrow. He explained with great precision the subtle workings of the human mind, and pointed to the need for bringing to our daily life a deeply meditative and spiritual quality.
Krishnamurti belonged to no religious organization, sect or country, nor did he subscribe to any school of political or ideological thought. On the contrary, he maintained that these are the very factors that divide human beings and bring about conflict and war. He reminded his listeners again and again that we are all human beings first and not Hindus, Muslims or Christians, that we are like the rest of humanity and are not different from one another. He asked that we tread lightly on this earth without destroying ourselves or the environment. He communicated to his listeners a deep sense of respect for nature. His teachings transcend belief systems, nationalistic sentiment and sectarianism. At the same time, they give new meaning and direction to humankind's search for truth. His teaching, besides being relevant to the modern age, is timeless and universal.
Krishnamurti spoke not as a guru but as a friend, and his talks and discussions are based not on tradition-based knowledge but on his own insights into the human mind and his vision of the sacred, so he always communicates a sense of freshness and directness although the essence of his message remained unchanged over the years. When he addressed large audiences, people felt that Krishnamurti was talking to each of them personally, addressing his or her particular problem. In his private interviews, he was a compassionate teacher, listening attentively to the man or woman who came to him in sorrow, and encouraging them to heal themselves through their own understanding. Religious scholars found that his words threw new light on traditional concepts. Krishnamurti took on the challenge of modern scientists and psychologists and went with them step by step, discussed their theories and sometimes enabled them to discern the limitations of those theories. Krishnamurti left a large body of literature in the form of public talks, writings, discussions with teachers and students, with scientists and religious figures, conversations with individuals, television and radio interviews, and letters. Many of these have been published as books, and audio and video recordings.
This author also writes under: Jiddu Krishnamurti
In 1929, however, Krishnamurti renounced the role that he was expected to play, dissolved the Order with its huge following, and returned all the money and property that had been donated for this work.
From then, for nearly sixty years until his death on 17 February 1986, he travelled throughout the world talking to large audiences and to individuals about the need for a radical change in humankind.
Krishnamurti is regarded globally as one of the greatest thinkers and religious teachers of all time. He did not expound any philosophy or religion, but rather talked of the things that concern all of us in our everyday lives, of the problems of living in modern society with its violence and corruption, of the individual's search for security and happiness, and the need for humankind to free itself from inner burdens of fear, anger, hurt, and sorrow. He explained with great precision the subtle workings of the human mind, and pointed to the need for bringing to our daily life a deeply meditative and spiritual quality.
Krishnamurti belonged to no religious organization, sect or country, nor did he subscribe to any school of political or ideological thought. On the contrary, he maintained that these are the very factors that divide human beings and bring about conflict and war. He reminded his listeners again and again that we are all human beings first and not Hindus, Muslims or Christians, that we are like the rest of humanity and are not different from one another. He asked that we tread lightly on this earth without destroying ourselves or the environment. He communicated to his listeners a deep sense of respect for nature. His teachings transcend belief systems, nationalistic sentiment and sectarianism. At the same time, they give new meaning and direction to humankind's search for truth. His teaching, besides being relevant to the modern age, is timeless and universal.
Krishnamurti spoke not as a guru but as a friend, and his talks and discussions are based not on tradition-based knowledge but on his own insights into the human mind and his vision of the sacred, so he always communicates a sense of freshness and directness although the essence of his message remained unchanged over the years. When he addressed large audiences, people felt that Krishnamurti was talking to each of them personally, addressing his or her particular problem. In his private interviews, he was a compassionate teacher, listening attentively to the man or woman who came to him in sorrow, and encouraging them to heal themselves through their own understanding. Religious scholars found that his words threw new light on traditional concepts. Krishnamurti took on the challenge of modern scientists and psychologists and went with them step by step, discussed their theories and sometimes enabled them to discern the limitations of those theories. Krishnamurti left a large body of literature in the form of public talks, writings, discussions with teachers and students, with scientists and religious figures, conversations with individuals, television and radio interviews, and letters. Many of these have been published as books, and audio and video recordings.
This author also writes under: Jiddu Krishnamurti
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May 31, 2021
"Ελπίζω να πέρασες μια ήσυχη νύχτα, να σε περίμενε μια ωραία ανατολή έξω από το παράθυρο σου και να μπόρεσες να κοιτάξεις γαλήνια τα βραδινά αστέρια πριν πας για ύπνο."
January 15, 2022
As the other reader found the statement that you should 'take nothing for granted' interesting and feeding the thought, and took with him. I think along with questioning a book, a human being, a feeling, a condition if they can have their charm after being disclosed. I think you should not question- thinking that Krishnamurti speaks to a friend.
Krishnamurti's contemplative insights led me to a conclusion that there was no friend to be taken by the hand if it was letters to a young friend. Knowing that he is a world famous thinker, I would say the insights are similarly existentialist as to any other as if we heard them before, which makes me question the necessity of referencing. What is the haecceity of inner freedom, fear, that we, so keen about it, look for in these books if not what we actually find on a daily basis that we cannot level.
It left very little space for an actual friendship, an actual friendship to flourish.
However, what I personally take from this book is Krishnamurti's take on favouritism: 'when you compare yourself with somebody else, that somebody is more important than you. You as individual with your capacities with your tendencies with your difficulties are not important but the other person is important' (Krishnamurti 80, 2021)
Krishnamurti's contemplative insights led me to a conclusion that there was no friend to be taken by the hand if it was letters to a young friend. Knowing that he is a world famous thinker, I would say the insights are similarly existentialist as to any other as if we heard them before, which makes me question the necessity of referencing. What is the haecceity of inner freedom, fear, that we, so keen about it, look for in these books if not what we actually find on a daily basis that we cannot level.
It left very little space for an actual friendship, an actual friendship to flourish.
However, what I personally take from this book is Krishnamurti's take on favouritism: 'when you compare yourself with somebody else, that somebody is more important than you. You as individual with your capacities with your tendencies with your difficulties are not important but the other person is important' (Krishnamurti 80, 2021)
March 23, 2021
Πολύ σύντομο ανάγνωσμα, αλλά περιεκτικό και ουσιαστικό. Πολύ καλή επιλογή για κάποιον που δεν είναι εξοικειωμένος με το λόγο του Κρισναμούρτι. Στις ομιλίες του είναι πιο "στεγνός", δεν ντύνει το λόγο του με συναίσθημα, δεν χαϊδεύει αυτιά, και αυτός είναι ένας από τους λόγους που δυσκολεύονται οι αναγνώστες να τον παρακολουθήσουν. Εδώ η γραφή του έχει μια φιλική προτροπή, νιώθεις να είναι υποστηρικτικά δίπλα σου -παρολο που όπως πάντα σε παροτρύνει να κάνεις τη δουλειά μόνος σου.
October 25, 2025
A nice little book of pleasant thoughts & ideas that I can't really critique, it just helped me realise that as a Western woman I don't think I personally resonate with these ideas of 'freeing' oneself from one's identity & emotions etc. My soul will have plenty of time for that when my body dies ~ in the meantime, I think it's my personal destiny to use the emotional fuel of my personal experiences to fight injustice & help create more harmony in humankind so we can start cultivating the peace Krishnamurti speaks about on a larger scale.
I think it makes total sense that Krishnamurti would advocate for the spiritual ideas that he does, firstly because he received so much pressure from his guardians with a particular agenda at a young age, & secondly because men liberating themselves from ego is a good thing when male ego is the root of most of The Problems. But for women I think things are a little different, because they have been silenced for so long that our approach to universal harmony aligns more with empowering our ego, speaking out & cultivating community & personal relationships. Just a thought! But yeah I think men are more likely to find peace through detachment & escaping social pressures whereas women have the natural caregiving instinct that needs a little attachment & reclaiming of power.......
Each to their own though! This book came to me through a friend who has the most gentle, peaceful aura in line with these teachings of quiet observation & I respect & admire that very much
I think it makes total sense that Krishnamurti would advocate for the spiritual ideas that he does, firstly because he received so much pressure from his guardians with a particular agenda at a young age, & secondly because men liberating themselves from ego is a good thing when male ego is the root of most of The Problems. But for women I think things are a little different, because they have been silenced for so long that our approach to universal harmony aligns more with empowering our ego, speaking out & cultivating community & personal relationships. Just a thought! But yeah I think men are more likely to find peace through detachment & escaping social pressures whereas women have the natural caregiving instinct that needs a little attachment & reclaiming of power.......
Each to their own though! This book came to me through a friend who has the most gentle, peaceful aura in line with these teachings of quiet observation & I respect & admire that very much
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May 4, 2025Melhores trechos: "...A plenitude interior é de longe mais importante do que a exterior. Podem roubar-nos a riqueza exterior; causas exteriores podem deitar por terra aquilo que diligentemente fomos construindo; mas as riquezas interiores são incorruptíveis, nada pode atingi-las, porque não foram formadas pela mente. O preenchimento psicológico pode trazer alguma satisfação, mas depressa se desvanece, e de novo voltamos à caça. Todo o problema do preenchimento cessa quando há compreensão do desejo. O desejo é o esforço para «ser», para «vir a ser». Com o fim do «vir a ser», a luta pelo preenchimento desaparece... O que é importante é uma mudança radical no inconsciente. Qualquer acção consciente da vontade não pode tocar o inconsciente. Como o querer consciente não pode atingir as buscas, os pedidos, os desejos do inconsciente, a mente consciente tem de permanecer tranquila, quieta, não tentando forçar o inconsciente de acordo com qualquer padrão particular de acção. O inconsciente tem o seu próprio padrão de acção, a sua própria estrutura, dentro da qual ele funciona. Essa estrutura não pode ser quebrada por qualquer acção exterior, e a vontade é um acto exterior. Se isto for verdadeiramente visto e compreendido, a mente externa fica serena; e porque não há qualquer resistência montada pelo querer veremos que o chamado inconsciente começa a libertar-se a si mesmo das suas próprias limitações. Só então haverá uma transformação radical na totalidade do ser humano..."
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May 12, 2020"Retire-se ao homem o seu poder, a sua posição ou o seu dinheiro, como fica ele? Exteriormente, ele mostra tudo isso, mas, interiormente, é mesquinho, vazio. Não se pode ter as duas riquezas, a interior e a exterior. A plenitude interior é de longe mais importante que a exterior. Podem roubar-nos a riqueza exterior; causas exteriores podem deitar por terra aquilo que diligentemente fomos construindo; mas as riquezas interiores são incorruptíveis, nada pode atingi-las, porque não foram formadas pela mente."
"Quando não amamos a natureza, não somos capazes de amar os humanos."
"Não deixes que os problemas se enraízem. Atravessa-os rapidamente, passa por eles como quando se corta manteiga. Não permitas que eles deixem marca, acaba com eles logo que apareçam. Não podes evitar ter problemas, mas acaba com eles imediatamente."
"Quando não amamos a natureza, não somos capazes de amar os humanos."
"Não deixes que os problemas se enraízem. Atravessa-os rapidamente, passa por eles como quando se corta manteiga. Não permitas que eles deixem marca, acaba com eles logo que apareçam. Não podes evitar ter problemas, mas acaba com eles imediatamente."
June 30, 2022
Ξεκίνησα να διαβάζω και σχεδόν ένιωσα μια πλημμύρα λέξεων να κατακλύζουν το νου μου. Ήταν όλες σημαντικές. Κάθε πρόταση, κάθε φράση, κάθε λέξη είχε σημασία. Μετά από λίγο άρχισα να διαβάζω ρυθμικά, μηχανικά, χωρίς να αναλύω. Πρόσεξα ότι πράγματα τα οποία ήταν σημαντικά για 'μένα, σε αυτή τη φάση της ζωής μου, μου έμεναν. Προβληματίστηκα. Τόσο με τις φράσεις όσο και με την "μαγική" μου πλέον ικανότητα να διυλίζω τις λέξεις.
Ελπίζω η νεαρή φίλη να κατάφερε να ζήσει τη ζωή της με τις παραπάνω αξίες. Κι αν όχι, ακόμη κι έστω αν προσπάθησε, πάλι νίκη είναι.
Ελπίζω η νεαρή φίλη να κατάφερε να ζήσει τη ζωή της με τις παραπάνω αξίες. Κι αν όχι, ακόμη κι έστω αν προσπάθησε, πάλι νίκη είναι.
February 17, 2025
The beauty and etherial atmosphere of this book is very characteristic of Krishnamurti's view of Natyure and the world.
In this rare example of letters to a young friend, K transmits wisdom, courage and wise advice. The unphatomable beauty of his desciptions translates a profound capability to SEE and HEAR and to let go of the selfish center in order to become one with all.
Maria Carmo,
Lisbon, 17 February (the day of Krishnamurti's death).
In this rare example of letters to a young friend, K transmits wisdom, courage and wise advice. The unphatomable beauty of his desciptions translates a profound capability to SEE and HEAR and to let go of the selfish center in order to become one with all.
Maria Carmo,
Lisbon, 17 February (the day of Krishnamurti's death).
September 27, 2023
Happy is the Man who is Nothing. Name says everything. When we drop all the known things, judgement, anxiety, fear, resentment. Then only we become new, empty. Ready to adopt the real truth. Very deep book.
August 19, 2018
Comprehensive, clear, simple. A small but concentrated dose of Krishnamurti.
March 17, 2019
Απλό, κατανοητο και περιεκτικό, ένα βιβλίο που σίγουρα δεν αρκεί να διαβάσεις μια φορά στη ζωή σου.
December 17, 2023
Nice little book!!!
June 13, 2019
Amazing insights. Straightforward.
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