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Battle Quote by Jiddu Krishnamurti

“So let us decide whether you want a shelter, a safety zone, which will no longer yield conflict, whether you want to escape from the present conflict to enter a condition in which there shall be no conflict; or whether you are unaware, unconscious of this conflict in which you exist. If you are…” quote by Jiddu Krishnamurti
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“So let us decide whether you want a shelter, a safety zone, which will no longer yield conflict, whether you want to escape from the present conflict to enter a condition in which there shall be no conflict; or whether you are unaware, unconscious of this conflict in which you exist. If you are unconscious of the conflict, that is, the battle that is taking place between that self and the environment, if you are unconscious of that battle, then why do you seek further remedies? Remain unconscious.”

Jiddu Krishnamurti

About This Quote

Source Lecture: The Nature of Conflict, Jiddu Krishnamurti, 1950s

The passage urges awareness of internal conflict, suggesting that remaining unaware prevents meaningful resolution and leads to futile attempts at escape.

In simple terms: Being unaware of inner conflict blocks true healing.

Key Takeaway

Become conscious of inner battles.

Themes

self-awareness conflict psychology

Mood

reflective serious

Type

philosophical inspirational

When to use this quote

  • personal therapy
  • meditation practice
  • relationship counseling
  • stress management

Key Concepts

mindfulness inner dialogue psychological freedom

Questions to Reflect On

  • What inner conflicts are you ignoring?
  • How does awareness change your response?
A Different Perspective

Awareness alone may not resolve deep-rooted issues without action.

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