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How did Jiddu Krishnamurti become a spiritual teacher?

Jiddu Krishnamurti was born on May 11, 1895, in Madanapalle, a small town in the state of Andhra Pradesh, India. He was the eighth child of a middle-class Brahmin family. His father was a government employee, and his mother was a homemaker. At the age of 13, Krishnamurti was discovered by Charles Webster Leadbeater, a prominent member of the Theosophical Society. Leadbeater claimed that Krishnamurti was the chosen vessel for the coming of a new world teacher, known as the "World Teacher" or "Maitreya."

This discovery led to the formation of the Order of the Star in the East, a worldwide organization dedicated to preparing for the arrival of the World Teacher. Krishnamurti and his younger brother, Nityananda, were adopted by Annie Besant, the president of the Theosophical Society, and were groomed to become the leaders of the organization. They were taken to England, where they received an education and were introduced to the members of the Theosophical Society.

Krishnamurti's role as the future World Teacher was widely publicized, and he gained a large following. However, as he grew older and began to question his role and the teachings of the Theosophical Society, he started to distance himself from the organization. In 1929, he dissolved the Order of the Star in the East and renounced his role as the World Teacher. He said, "I maintain that truth is a pathless land, and you cannot approach it by any path whatsoever, by any religion, by any sect."

After breaking away from the Theosophical Society, Krishnamurti began to travel the world and give talks and lectures on spirituality, philosophy, and the nature of the mind. He did not align himself with any particular religion or belief system but encouraged individuals to think for themselves and question everything. He believed that truth could only be found through individual understanding and not through any external authority.

Krishnamurti's teachings were based on the idea of self-inquiry and the importance of understanding oneself. He emphasized the need for psychological revolution and the dangers of blindly following beliefs and dogmas. He also spoke about the interconnectedness of all human beings and the need for compassion and love in society.

Throughout his life, Krishnamurti continued to travel and give talks, gaining a large following of people from all walks of life. He also wrote many books, which are still widely read and studied today. He passed away on February 17, 1986, but his teachings continue to inspire and influence people around the world.

In conclusion, Jiddu Krishnamurti became a spiritual teacher through a series of events that led him to question and reject the role that was imposed on him. He dedicated his life to spreading the message of self-inquiry and the importance of understanding oneself, rather