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Doe Quote by Jiddu Krishnamurti

“As the world has to attain the fulfilment of eternal life, to me it does not in the least matter what I am called -'Enlightened One', 'Son of God', or something else. To me, it has no purpose - as little as when the Buddha said, 'I am the Enlightened One'.” quote by Jiddu Krishnamurti
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“As the world has to attain the fulfilment of eternal life, to me it does not in the least matter what I am called -'Enlightened One', 'Son of God', or something else. To me, it has no purpose - as little as when the Buddha said, 'I am the Enlightened One'.”

Jiddu Krishnamurti

About This Quote

Source Book: Commentary on the Four Noble Truths, 1970

The ultimate goal of spiritual seeking is irrelevant to personal identity; titles and labels hold no intrinsic value.

In simple terms: Spiritual labels are meaningless for true purpose.

Key Takeaway

Focus on the essence, not the name.

Themes

spirituality identity meaning ego

Mood

contemplative neutral

Type

philosophical reflective

When to use this quote

  • personal meditation
  • religious practice
  • interfaith dialogue
  • mindfulness retreats

Key Concepts

nonduality impermanence self-inquiry

Questions to Reflect On

  • What does "purpose" mean to you beyond titles?
  • How can you experience being without naming?
A Different Perspective

Labels can become distractions that reinforce ego.

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