Publications
"If you want to understand the teachings, it is advisable to go to their source, not to an interpreter or someone claiming to be an authority on the teachings. …From the 1920s I (Krishnamurti) have been saying that there should be no interpreters of the teachings for they distort the teachings and it becomes a means of exploitation …each person should observe directly his or her own activities, not according to any theory or authority."
Activities
Krishnamurti had made it very clear in his lifetime that those who seek to understand his teachings should go to their source - the vast body of his works now well preserved in the form of books, CD-ROMs, audio and video recordings. In these one can find public talks of Krishnamurti, his discussions with philosophers, religious heads, educators, scientists, political leaders, truth seekers, brain researchers and many others. Krishnamurti felt very strongly that his works also be made available to people who could not read in English. He therefore felt that one of the important tasks of the Foundation was to translate his books into the many vernacular languages. With this goal in mind, the Study opened up a publications wing that has been translating Krishnamurti's books into Kannada and distributing them across the state of Karnataka for a few years now. In this page you'll find an up-to-date list of kannada books that have been brought out by the translations committee. The committee consists of scholars & academicians who have a deep interest in Krishnamurti's teachings and an excellent command on the English & Kannada languages. The Study also brings out a quarterly newsletter in Kannada. You will find a link to this downloadable newsletter in this page.
New Titles
Commentaries on Living Second Series
Title: Baligondu Bhashya 2nd seriesTranslator: Dr. Mahabaleshwar Rao
(300 pages; Price: Rs 150/-)
The "Baligondu Bhashya" series represents an entirely new genre of writing - a blend of lyrical descriptions of nature, philosophical reflections and psychological insights, all informed by a deeply religious sensibility and couched in lucid, absorbing prose. The second book in this series deals with a wide range of topics such as - boredom, conditioning, conformity, desire, fear, karma, the 'I', death, freedom, meditation and "an immensity that was aware of itself without measure". In these dialogues, the ways of the self are unravelled through Krishnamurti's probing intelligence.
Krishnamurti on Education
Title: Shikshana 2nd EditionTranslator: Shri S.T. Kashikar
(158 pages; Price: Rs 90/-)
This book is the outcome of talks and discussions held by J.Krishnamurti with the students and teachers of Rishi Valley School, Andhra Pradesh and Rajghat Besant School, Varanasi. Krishnamurti regards education as of prime significance in the communication of that which is central to the transformation of the human mind and the creation of a new culture. As the topics in these stimulating talks & dialogues reveal, he questions the very roots of our culture so that a comprehensive view on education emerges.
Life Ahead
Title: Preethi Endarenu?Translator: Prof. Nagabhushan Swamy
(Chapters 8-10; 31 pages; Price: Rs 25/-)
"Preethi Endarenu?" is a translation of chapters 8-10 of the book "Life Ahead" by J.Krishnamurti. The book covers a wide range of themes - sorrow, misery, social work, economic inequalities, rituals, prayer, pride, vanity, egotism, the art of listening, the importance of understanding the mind and the meaning of love. Education is central to Krishnamurti's vision of life, and Life Ahead is the first collection of his talks to students, teachers and parents.
J.Krishnamurti: Biography
Title: Jiddu Krishnamurti: Jeevana - DarshanaAuthor: Dr.N. Murari Ballal
(242 pages; Price: Rs 130/-)
This is the first ever biography on J.Krishnamurti to be published in the Kannada language. Written with a lot of grace and poetry, it brings out many interesting facts concerning Krishnaji's life as an immensely popular public speaker, educator, philosopher and an extraordinary religious teacher. This was also to be the last book by the well-known economist and environmentalist, the Late Dr.N.Murari Ballal, who not only was a compassionate human being deeply concerned about our environment, but also, an extremely devoted student of Krishnaji's teachings - teachings that point to a reality beyond delusive notions of freedom and psychological entrapments of the ego or self. It will soon become obvious to the reader that this book has been completed with great care, dedication and sensitivity.
Freedom from the Known
Title: Tilidudellava BittuTranslator: Prof.G. Venkatasubbiah
(136 pages; Price: Rs 90/-)
First published in English in 1969 as "Freedom from the known", this popular Krishnamurti book deals with such diverse topics as awareness, conditioning, consciousness, death, fear, freedom, knowledge, God, love & meditation. In this book, the reader will also find a clear explanation of the assertion- "the observer is the observed", which Krishnamurti considered to be the essential core of the teachings.
Kannada Newsletters
To download PDF's of Kannada language newsletters, please click on the following links:
Other Titles
- Dhyana Chintana
- Himseyannu Meeri
- Kriye Matthu Sambandha
- Modala Haagu Koneya Bidugade
- Kaala Matthu Kaalarahita
- Samskruti Sangati
- Dharmik Jeevana Matthu Badukina Kale
- Anudina Chintana
- Baligondu Bhashya - samputa 1
- Bhaya, Swatantrya Matthu Shikshana
- Shikshana Matthu Jeevana
- Bhayadaacheya Baduku
- Dukkhakke Vidaya
- Sangharshavirada Badukigaagi
- Sambandhavenderanu?
Links to other sites
You can also check for other titles on J.Krishnamurti, by visiting the following website.
You can also find J.Krishnamurti books at your nearest public library in Karnataka. Please click here to see a list of public libraries.
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