{"product_id":"jiddu-krishnamurti-shuvendu-patnaik-9789358121292","title":"Jiddu Krishnamurti: Life of a Teacher Who Refused Authority","description":"\u003cp\u003eJiddu Krishnamurti was once proclaimed the \"World Teacher\"-destined to guide humanity. At the height of global expectation, he refused the role and walked away.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhat followed was not a new belief, but a radical invitation: to think for oneself and discover freedom directly.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis book traces his remarkable journey-from a quiet, dreamy boy discovered on the shores of South India to a teacher whose words reached people across continents. He did not offer beliefs or systems to follow. Instead, he questioned tradition, challenged fear, and invited each person to observe life directly.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWritten in a clear and simple style, this book is especially accessible to young readers and first-time audiences, while remaining meaningful for seekers of all ages. The short chapters allow space for reflection, making it easy to pause, think, and return again.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is not the story of a saint to be followed, but of a human being who refused to become an authority-so that others might discover freedom for themselves.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat this book offers: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- 72 short, self-contained chapters that allow space to pause and reflect\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- A clear introduction to Krishnamurti's life and message\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- An invitation to independent inquiry-not a system to follow, but a quiet call to look and discover for oneself\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Shuvendu Patnaik\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 9358121297\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9789358121292\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Shuvendu Patnaik\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 04\/15\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 200\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.45lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.00h x 5.00w x 0.46d","brand":"Shuvendu Patnaik","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":49173110096127,"sku":"9789358121292","price":10.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/jiddu-krishnamurti-shuvendu-patnaik-9789358121292","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}