U. G. Krishnamurti: Collected Works (Annotated)
Enriched Edition. The Mystique of Enlightenment, Courage to Stand Alone, Mind is a Myth, The Natural StateBy U. G. Krishnamurti
Length37h 14m
About this audiobook
U. G. Krishnamurti: Collected Works gathers the uncompromising conversations, essays, and reflections of one of the twentieth century's most radical anti-philosophical voices. Written largely in the form of dialogues and terse provocations, the work rejects conventional spiritual rhetoric, dismantling ideas of enlightenment, self-improvement, and metaphysical consolation. Its style is abrasive, aphoristic, and insistently oral, placing it in a modern lineage of counter-tradition while also standing against both Vedantic discourse and Western therapeutic culture. Uppaluri Gopala Krishnamurti (1918–2007) was shaped by early exposure to the Theosophical Society, years of spiritual inquiry, and encounters with figures such as Jiddu Krishnamurti and Ramana Maharshi. Yet his mature thought emerged from a decisive break with the search itself, especially after the event he called the "calamity," which led him to deny any path, method, or salvific doctrine. His works reflect a life spent challenging seekers' assumptions. This collection is recommended for readers prepared to encounter spiritual literature turned against itself. It will especially reward students of comparative religion, modern Indian thought, philosophy, and intellectual dissent who are willing to read without seeking comfort, system, or promise.
This enriched edition has been carefully crafted to add value to your reading experience.
- A comprehensive Introduction outlines these selected works' unifying features, themes, or stylistic evolutions.
- A Historical Context section situates the works in their broader era—social currents, cultural trends, and key events that underpin their creation.
- A concise Synopsis (Selection) offers an accessible overview of the included texts, helping readers navigate plotlines and main ideas without revealing critical twists.
- A unified Analysis examines recurring motifs and stylistic hallmarks across the collection, tying the stories together while spotlighting the different work's strengths.
- Reflection questions inspire deeper contemplation of the author's overarching message, inviting readers to draw connections among different texts and relate them to modern contexts.
- Lastly, our hand‐picked Memorable Quotes distill pivotal lines and turning points, serving as touchstones for the collection's central themes.
Audiobook details
GenrePhilosophy
Length37 hrs 14 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateDec 11, 2023
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1U. G. Krishnamurti: Collected Works (Annotated)
14No Way Out (pt. 2)
2Introduction
15No Way Out (pt. 3)
3Historical Context
16No Way Out (pt. 4)
4Synopsis (Selection)
17Thought is Your Enemy (pt. 1)
5The Mystique of Enlightenment (pt. 1)
18Thought is Your Enemy (pt. 2)
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6The Mystique of Enlightenment (pt. 2)
19The Natural State (pt. 1)
7The Mystique of Enlightenment (pt. 3)
20The Natural State (pt. 2)
8Courage to Stand Alone (pt. 1)
21The Natural State (pt. 3)
9Courage to Stand Alone (pt. 2)
22The Natural State (pt. 4)
10Mind is a Myth (pt. 1)
23Analysis
11Mind is a Myth (pt. 2)
24Reflection
12Mind is a Myth (pt. 3)
25Memorable Quotes
13No Way Out (pt. 1)
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