Pupul Jayakar Libri

A contemporary of Krishnamurti and one of his closest associates, Pupul Jayakar provides an insightful look at one of the great spiritual leaders of our time.

Indira Gandhi's life spanned over two-thirds of a century. By the time of her brutal assassination in 1984, she had established herself as the most significant political leader India had seen since the death of her father, Jawaharlal Nehru. In this book, written with the close cooperation of her subject, Pupul Jayakar seeks to uncover the many personalities that lay hidden within Mrs Gandhi. Much more than a political biography, the book reveals the complex personality of Indira Gandhi-her thoughts and feelings, her hates and prejudices, her insights and her faults, her loves and emotional entanglements.Full of startling insights, Indira A Biography paints a magnificent portrait-at once empathetic and unprejudiced-of one of the twentieth century's most remarkable women.

With 223 illustrations, including 204 plates in full color. Includes index.

In 1909, at the age of fourteen, Krishnamurti was proclaimed as the future World Teacher, a manifestation of Maitreya, the Bodhisattva of compassion. This announcement was made by Annie Besant, then president of the Theosophical Society, who aimed to highlight the fundamental commonalities among world religions. She prepared Krishnamurti for his role as the chosen one. However, twenty years later, Krishnamurti underwent a profound transformation, emerging as an independent teacher recognized for his originality in presenting truth as a genuine spiritual guide. He faced significant physical and emotional challenges before achieving the pinnacle of freedom. Subsequently, he taught worldwide, often drawing large crowds. Statesmen, including Nehru and Indira Gandhi, sought his counsel, and he inspired scientists and artists alike. Krishnamurti passed away in 1986 at nearly 91 years of age.