Power: Can You Be Free of the Desire for Power?

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00:001. The nature of the desire. Krishnamurti points out that the desire for power is deeply ingrained

00:10in human consciousness, often manifesting as a need to control, dominate, or achieve status.

00:17This desire can be fueled by fear, insecurity, and a lack of self-understanding.

00:222. Identification and substitution. He explains that individuals often seek power by identifying

00:29with something larger than themselves, a nation, a religion, a political party, etc. This

00:35identification provides a sense of belonging and strength, but it is a superficial form of power

00:40that masks a deeper lack. Similarly, he cautions against seeking power through external means like

00:46wealth, possessions, or even virtue, as these are merely substitutions for genuine understanding.

00:533. The importance of self-knowledge. Krishnamurti emphasizes that true freedom from the desire

00:58for power comes from understanding the self, including one's own motivations, fears, and

01:04psychological patterns. This self-awareness allows one to see through the illusions of power

01:09and recognize the futility of seeking it through external means.

01:134. Beyond control. He suggests that it's not about suppressing or controlling the desire for power,

01:19as this can lead to further complications. Instead, the focus should be on understanding the desire's

01:25root causes and allowing it to naturally dissolve through self-inquiry.

01:30And 5. Living in the world without identification. Krishnamurti proposes that it is possible to live

01:36in the world without being driven by the desire for power or identification with external sources.

01:41This involves a constant process of self-observation and understanding, which can lead to a state of

01:46genuine freedom and liberation.

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