The Supreme Quest

Mary Lutyens, who was 90 when Krishnamurti died in 1986, was able complete her books on the extraordinary man. In this biography, she has been able to put his life in perspective. This is a short but powerful account of Krishnamurti’s life. She attempts to understand Death (and his death) through his words. Although the author is only able to present Krishnamurti’s teachings, she can also help those who wish to dig deeper by studying his explorations into their origins. Mary Lutyens, who has known Krishnamurti since his arrival in England in 1929 as a new Messiah, is the best qualified person to examine Krishnamurti’s entire life and search for the answer. “Who or what was Krishnamurti?” He was very specific about what he wasn’t. He was not a guru and deplored the existence of guru-disciple relationships. He was also not the leader of any religious organization. He believed that all such organizations were obstacles to truth and that his message was relevant to everyone. His goal was to free us from all that hinders us from finding truth for ourselves. Krishnamurti wanted to promote understanding and not comfort. Although it was a strict philosophy, it was subtle and encouraged thousands of people around the globe to make a positive change in their lives. This is the only way to end violence and sorrow. His name was used to found schools and centres in Europe. This teaching was spread throughout the globe by India and America. This book shows Krishnamurti as not only an extraordinary teacher, but also as a man who is deeply in love with laughter and has deep affections.