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“What meaning has such meditation? There is no meaning; there is no utility. But in that meditation there is a movement of great ecstasy which is not to be confounded with pleasure. It is this ecstasy which gives to the eye, to the brain and to the heart, the quality of innocency. Without seeing…” quote by Jiddu Krishnamurti
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“What meaning has such meditation? There is no meaning; there is no utility. But in that meditation there is a movement of great ecstasy which is not to be confounded with pleasure. It is this ecstasy which gives to the eye, to the brain and to the heart, the quality of innocency. Without seeing life as something totally new, it is a routine, a boredom, a meaningless affair. So meditation is of the greatest importance. It opens the door to the incalculable, to the measureless.”

Jiddu Krishnamurti

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Source Lecture: The Art of Meditation, 1960

Meditation transcends utility, offering ecstatic insight that reveals innocence and opens boundless perception.

In simple terms: Meditation reveals innocence and boundless insight.

Key Takeaway

Meditate to see beyond routine.

Themes

meditation ecstasy innocence

Mood

calm thoughtful

Type

philosophical spiritual

When to use this quote

  • daily practice
  • retreats
  • creative work
  • stress relief

Key Concepts

consciousness transcendence mindfulness

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does meditation change your perception?
  • What prevents you from seeing its deeper value?
A Different Perspective

Without guidance, meditation can become escapism rather than insight.

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