The Inner Life of Krishnamurti: Private Passion and Perennial Wisdom

Jiddu Krishnamurti was unquestionably one of the most influential spiritual teachers of the twentieth century. Though he steadfastly denied identification with any particular philosophy or religion, his words and ideas have influenced the spiritual evolution of many people and of the century itself. Aryel Sanat’s meticulously researched exploration of Krishnamurti’s inner life and experiences explodes a number of popular myths about Krishnamurti, particularly that he denied the existence of the Theosophical Masters and disdained the esoteric side of the spiritual path. Rather, as Sanat persuasively demonstrates, Krishnamurti had a rich and intense esoteric life. Moreover, the truths of the Ancient Wisdom, as revealed through the Masters, were a reality to Krishnamurti every day of his life, from his boyhood until his death. The real story of Krishnamurti’s inner life is shown to have critical implications for our understanding of Theosophy, Buddhism, and the teachings of Gurdjieff–indeed, the entirety of contemporary spiritual thought. Aryel Sanat has lectured and written on Krishnamurti and related subjects for thirty years. In addition to his work as an editor and translator, he has taught philosophy, logic, and humanities at the University of Miami.