‘The flame of discontent, because it has no outlet, because it has no object in which it can fulfil itself, becomes great passion.’
This week’s episode on Discontent has five sections.
The first extract (2:45) is from Krishnamurti’s first talk in Rishi Valley 1967, titled: Discontent Is One Thing, Revolt Another.
The second extract (15:13) is from the second talk at Brockwood Park in 1980, titled: Discontent Is Good.
The third extract (23:38) is from the third question and answer meeting in Saanen 1980, titled: Discontent Without a Cause.
The fourth extract (46:36) is from Krishnamurti’s fifth talk in Saanen 1977, titled: The Tremendous Flame of Discontent.
The final extract in this episode (1:01:33) is from the seventh talk in New Delhi 1964, titled: Total Discontent.
Each episode of the Krishnamurti podcast is compiled from carefully chosen extracts from our archives, representing Krishnamurti’s different approaches to fundamental issues and questions we all face in our lives. This week’s theme is Discontent. Upcoming themes are Reward and Punishment, Seriousness and Hurt.
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