हिंसा-अहिंसा; मत-विचार : सत्य गायब

Summary

The text explores the nature of violence and the possibility of transcending it. It argues that as long as the ego, or the sense of "I," exists in any form, violence will persist. The author, J. Krishnamurti, emphasizes that intellectual understanding or the exchange of opinions cannot lead to truth or freedom from violence. He observes that humanity has always been violent, and this violence manifests in various forms, including self-defense, aggression, competition, and even the disciplined effort to become non-violent. The core question is whether the mind can free itself from all accumulated violence. Krishnamurti suggests that analyzing the causes of violence is insufficient, as cause and effect are a continuous chain. Instead, one must observe violence in its totality, without escape, justification, or condemnation. Naming an emotion like anger links it to the past, preventing a fresh perception. True understanding requires seeing the fact of violence without the interference of past memories or images. The process of building these images, such as when one is insulted, stems from a lack of awareness. Complete attention in the moment prevents the formation of these psychological scars. Will itself is seen as a form of resistance and therefore a form of violence. The ultimate inquiry is whether the mind can be completely free from its active violence and the deep-seated hatred and anger within the unconscious.