J Krishnamurtion on Celebrations as Rituals: Viewpoint, Quotes and Inspired Poems


 J Krishnamurtion on Celebrations as Rituals: Viewpoint, Quotes and Inspired Poems

Viewpoint

Jiddu Krishnamurti viewed  celebrations, rituals, special days and holidays not as genuine expressions of joy or the sacred, but as repetitive mechanical habits of the conditioned mind. He argued that these repetitive practices do not free the mind or touch reality. Instead, they foster division among human beings who group themselves by beliefs and traditions.

Quotes
  • Ritual is a form of sensation, a stimulation which soon becomes a habit; and when it becomes a habit, it is a dead thing
  • When you seek pleasure, it is a sign that you are not joyful. Joy is not a thing to be pursued; it comes naturally when the mind is free from the pursuit of pleasure.
  • Tradition becomes our security, and when the mind is secure, it is in decay. We gather in crowds to celebrate because we are afraid to stand alone and discover what is true.
  • To carry the memory of a past pleasure and try to repeat it tomorrow is to turn life into a mechanical process. Joy is only in the immediate present, never in the recollection of it.
What Does Ancient Wisdom Teach Us About B'Day Celebrations!

INSPIRED POEMS

Quatrains

In Eastern ways, a gentle thought,
Birthdays, often, are not sought
As shows of self, a proud display,
Self-pampering on a special day.

It's not for self, a grand acclaim,
But for the Divine, quiet flame.
Of gratitude, and bonds so true,
In Eastern hearts, this view shines through.


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