Jiddu Krishnamurti — Indian Philosopher born on May 12, 1895, died on February 17, 1986

Jiddu Krishnamurti /ddu krnmrti/ was a speaker and writer on philosophical and spiritual subjects. In his early life he was groomed to be the new World Teacher but later rejected this mantle and withdrew from the organisation behind it. His subject matter included psychological revolution, the nature of mind, meditation, inquiry, human relationships, and bringing about radical change in society. He constantly stressed the need for a revolution in the psyche of every human being and emphasised that such revolution cannot be brought about by any external entity, be it religious, political, or social... (wikipedia)