Love and compassion Quote by Jiddu Krishnamurti
““All that we have invented, the symbols in the church, the rituals, they are all put there by thought. Thought has invented these things. Invented the savior. Invented the temples of India and the contents of the temples. Thought has invented all these things called sacred. You cannot deny that. So thought in itself is not sacred. And when thought invents God, God is not sacred. So what is sacred? That can only be understood or happen when there is complete freedom, from fear, from sorrow, and when there is this sense of love and compassion with it's own intelligence. Then when the mind is utterly still, that which is sacred can take place.””
About This Quote
Source Speech: Lecture on Freedom and Sacredness, 1970s
True sacredness arises only when the mind is free from fear, sorrow, and ego, allowing love and compassion to emerge.
In simple terms: Freedom from fear reveals the sacred.
Key Takeaway
Seek mental stillness and compassion.
Themes
freedom
love
compassion
spirituality
Mood
contemplative
inspirational
Type
philosophical
spiritual
When to use this quote
- meditation
- conflict resolution
- creative work
- personal growth
Key Concepts
Existentialism
mindfulness
Questions to Reflect On
- What does it mean to be free from fear?
- How can love and compassion be practiced daily?
A Different Perspective
Achieving complete mental stillness is extremely difficult.
