At The Feet of the Master

by J. Krishnamurti

Book Overview

2010 Reprint of original 1911 Edition. As a young man, Jiddu Krishnamurti was "discovered" by the leaders of the Theosophical Society and proclaimed the next World Leader. While under the guidance of the Theosophical Society, Krishnamurti (using the pen name of Alcyone) wrote the book "At The Feet of the Master". It is a beautiful little book that contains principals of living that can be applied by anyone.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1578989191
• ISBN13: 9781578989195
• Release Date: June 2010
• Publisher: Martino Fine Books
• Length: 86 Pages
• Weight: 0.05 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"

Customer Reviews

A precise illumination of a narrow path.

There are as many different paths to Enlightenment as there are travelers seeking it. The four objectives of THIS path are: Discrimination, Desirelessness, Good Conduct and Love. Detachment is not a virtue in the eyes of many Westerners. To the few of us who cherish it as a virtue, this little book is a wonderful reminder that we are not the first ones to come this way. It is a well traveled path that has been tried, tested and well marked by others who came before us. Here in the west, many people consider "detachment" to be synonymous with "indifference." This book does a very good job at dispelling this common misconception.

This is what Discipleship is all about.

This little book was written by Alcyone (Krishnamurti) when he was a boy in physical years, but very old in the inner sense of knowledge, wisdom and love. The book demonstrates that true discipleship is not a "physical trait" and that it pertains to the soul, or the inner wealth of the person. The words are distilled from "impressions" received by the boy from his spiritual Teacher or Master, and the purity of understanding is what shines through, as there is no worldly sophistication required of true understanding. As such, the book may be equally useful for adults, children or young teenagers who are struggling with illusive complexities of the world, yet may already be "disciples" in the inner sense. There is simplicity of language. There is no pretence. Only wisdom touched with love in a balanced, natural, enlightened way.

A wonderful journey to your own master.

Is one of the greatest books I've ever read. Follow the words of the master: Love , respect all religions, keep your body free of impurities, treat all living things with respect. A great book to read to our children. cb

The entire spiritual path in brief

This little book was written by Alcyone (Jiddu Krishnamurti) when he was a young disciple of an eastern master. It contains the essence of the spiritual path in brief. Millions of words have been written about the inner path to enlightenment, but they all seem superfluous compared to the living and vital spiritual principles contained in this short book. Krishnamurti emphasizes putting spiritual principles into action and explains that utmost sincerity with oneself is absolutely necessary. He explains the Four Qualifications for the spiritual path: Discrimination, Desirelessness, Good Conduct and Love. He explains the operation and influence of the astral (emotional) and mental bodies and how to transcend these influences. If you read nothing else about the spiritual path, read this!

for those of us who want to change what we can, ourselves.

This book is by far a beautiful guide to life and if there is only one book you could read, and carry with you everywhere you go, and reread again and again, this is it. For those of us who knock, and those of us, who beleive in the Beauty of the Absolute. Those of us, who wish to make a change . . .