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Consciousness Quote by Jiddu Krishnamurti

“There is no partial sensitivity; either it is the state of one's whole being, total consciousness or it is not there at all” quote by Jiddu Krishnamurti
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“There is no partial sensitivity; either it is the state of one's whole being, total consciousness or it is not there at all”

Jiddu Krishnamurti

About This Quote

Source Lecture: The Nature of Awareness, 1975

Full awareness means being completely present without partiality; partial awareness is not true consciousness.

In simple terms: Complete presence equals true consciousness.

Key Takeaway

Seek total mindfulness.

Themes

consciousness presence awareness

Mood

thoughtful inquisitive

Type

spiritual philosophical

When to use this quote

  • meditation
  • therapy
  • education
  • leadership

Key Concepts

philosophy spirituality

Questions to Reflect On

  • Can partial awareness ever be sufficient?
  • What practices foster total presence?
A Different Perspective

Partial awareness can still be useful in certain tasks.

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