Mind Quote by Jiddu Krishnamurti
“When the mind is empty, silent, when it is in a state of complete negation - which is not blankness, nor the opposite of being positive, but a totally different state in which all thought has ceased - only then is it possible for that which is unnameable to come into being.”
About This Quote
Source Lecture: The Nature of Mind, Jiddu Krishnamurti, 1960s
True freedom arises when the mind ceases all conceptual activity, allowing the unnameable reality to emerge.
In simple terms: Silence of thought reveals deeper reality.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate mental stillness to experience deeper truth.
Themes
mindfulness
spirituality
nonduality
Mood
calm
intrigued
reflective
Type
philosophical
spiritual
When to use this quote
- meditation
- creative work
- decision making
- conflict resolution
Key Concepts
emptiness
presence
unconditioned awareness
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you recognize when thoughts have truly ceased?
- What does “unnameable” mean to you?
A Different Perspective
Even in stillness, subconscious patterns may persist, limiting insight.
