A picture-perfect insight into the life of J Krishnamurti

Giving insight into the life and teachings of noted thinker J Krishnamurti, a three-day event was recently organised. An ensemble of events were held to commemorate the 125th birth anniversary of the great philosopher at The Krishnamurti Study Centre, Rajghat, where he stayed during his annual visits to the city.
A glimpse of the exhibition (BCCL/ Unmesh Pandey)
The visitors had an experiential understanding of the spiritual teacher, pictorially as well through audible means, in an exhibition, titled, The First Step Is the Last Step, that was curated by Krishnamurti Foundation of India.
An exhibit at the event (BCCL/ Unmesh Pandey)
Apart from the life of J Krishnamurti, that was shown through photographs, his views on religion, relationship, fear and harmony could also be heard through audio recordings that were constantly played. “The exhibition was an opportunity for us to bring J Krishnamurti to people of Varanasi, who might not have heard about him yet may find his teachings relevant to their life. The 125th birth anniversary offered us this window to connect with the people of Varanasi,” said Kumar Radhakrishnan, Joint Director, Rajghat Education Centre.
(L) Dr Anubhuti (R) Harsha Vinay (BCCL/ Unmesh Pandey)
The event concluded with screening of three documentaries by Harsha Vinay, that depicted the ritual practises, involving mirror, along the Malabar Coast of India.
(L) Janani Pratap (R) Mansi B (BCCL/ Unmesh Pandey)
(L) Kumar Radhakrishnan and Dr Ranjan Bajaj (R) Neerupama Bhangar (BCCL/ Unmesh Pandey)
(L) Priya Kumar and Ananya Jha (R) Shivani Thakur (BCCL/ Unmesh Pandey)
(L) Simon Pratap (R) Aadya Ranjan and Shrejal Chakraborty (BCCL/ Unmesh Pandey)
Ashmita Singh (L) & Shrestha (BCCL/ Unmesh Pandey)