Lives in the Shadow with J. Krishnamurti
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Lives in the Shadow with J. Krishnamurti is a 1991 memoir
written by Radha Rajagopal Sloss (b. 1931).
(1903–1996), and herself – with the Indian philosopher Jiddu Krishnamurti
(1895–1986). Radha's parents were friends and associates of Krishnamurti for four decades, but their personal and business relationships eventually soured permanently. Throughout this time they lived in close proximity with him in Ojai, California
, and the author viewed Krishnamurti (whom she affectionately called Krinsh while growing up) as a member of her family.
The book is best known for bringing to light details about Krishnamurti's private life, especially his long-term extramarital affair with Radha's mother. The revelations were met with surprise and consternation by Krishnamurti adherents, and generated a measure of adverse publicity; at least one Krishnamurti biographer admitted that "history will not view Krishnamurti in quite the same light", however the long-term impact of the revelations has been considered doubtful. The book is also known for making a number of allegations and controversial statements regarding Krishnamurti. These provoked rebuttal publications from his associates and from affiliated institutions, while one independent source has described the book as "deliberately iconoclastic".
Memoir
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written by Radha Rajagopal Sloss (b. 1931).
About the work
The book chronicles the relationship of the author's family – her father Rajagopal Desikacharya (commonly D. Rajagopal, 1900–1993), mother RosalindRosalind Rajagopal
Rosalind Edith Rajagopal, was a long-time director of the Happy Valley School in Ojai, California, United States, which she founded with Jiddu Krishnamurti, Guido Ferrando, and Aldous Huxley in 1946....
(1903–1996), and herself – with the Indian philosopher Jiddu Krishnamurti
Jiddu Krishnamurti
Jiddu Krishnamurti or J. Krishnamurti or , was a renowned writer and speaker on philosophical and spiritual subjects. His subject matter included: psychological revolution, the nature of the mind, meditation, human relationships, and bringing about positive change in society...
(1895–1986). Radha's parents were friends and associates of Krishnamurti for four decades, but their personal and business relationships eventually soured permanently. Throughout this time they lived in close proximity with him in Ojai, California
Ojai, California
Ojai is a city in Ventura County, California, USA. It is situated in the Ojai Valley , surrounded by hills and mountains. The population was 7,461 at the 2010 census, down from 7,862 at the 2000 census.-History:Chumash Indians were the early inhabitants of the valley...
, and the author viewed Krishnamurti (whom she affectionately called Krinsh while growing up) as a member of her family.
The book is best known for bringing to light details about Krishnamurti's private life, especially his long-term extramarital affair with Radha's mother. The revelations were met with surprise and consternation by Krishnamurti adherents, and generated a measure of adverse publicity; at least one Krishnamurti biographer admitted that "history will not view Krishnamurti in quite the same light", however the long-term impact of the revelations has been considered doubtful. The book is also known for making a number of allegations and controversial statements regarding Krishnamurti. These provoked rebuttal publications from his associates and from affiliated institutions, while one independent source has described the book as "deliberately iconoclastic".
Excerpt
Radha Rajagopal Sloss stated the following in regards to her work:Original edition
- Sloss, Radha Rajagopal (1991). Lives in the Shadow with J. Krishnamurti. London: Bloomsbury Publishing. HardcoverHardcoverA hardcover, hardback or hardbound is a book bound with rigid protective covers...
. ISBN 0747507201.
Other editions
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Reviews
- Beer, PatriciaPatricia BeerPatricia Beer was an English poet and critic.She was born in Exmouth, Devon into a family of Plymouth Brethren. She moved away from her religious background as a young adult, becoming a teacher and academic...
(15 August 1991). "Getting on with it". London Review of BooksLondon Review of BooksThe London Review of Books is a fortnightly British magazine of literary and intellectual essays.-History:The LRB was founded in 1979, during the year-long lock-out at The Times, by publisher A...
13 (15): 22. . [Restricted. Subscription may be required for full access]. Retrieved 2010-09-23. - Heald, TimTim HealdTim Heald is a British author, biographer, journalist and public speaker.Heald was born in Dorchester, Dorset, England, and educated at Sherborne School, Dorset and Balliol College, Oxford, receiving an MA in Modern History....
(27 July 1991). "Turning Krinsh into Christ". The TimesThe TimesThe Times is a British daily national newspaper, first published in London in 1785 under the title The Daily Universal Register . The Times and its sister paper The Sunday Times are published by Times Newspapers Limited, a subsidiary since 1981 of News International...
(London). . - Kanga, FirdausFirdaus KangaFirdaus Kanga is a writer and actor who lives in London. He has written a novel, Trying to Grow a semi-autobiographical novel set in India and a travel book Heaven on Wheels about his experiences in the United Kingdom...
(30 August 1991). "World(ly) Teacher". Times Literary Supplement (London). p. 8. .
External links
- "The Shadow side of Krishnamurti" – Interview of Radha Rajagopal Sloss in Tricycle: The Buddhist ReviewTricycle: The Buddhist ReviewTricycle: The Buddhist Review is an independent, nonsectarian Buddhist quarterly magazine established in 1991 by Helen Tworkov. Published by The Tricycle Foundation out of New York City, most issues have interviews with Buddhist teachers, articles or essays on Buddhism and contemporary issues, book...
magazine by Helen Tworkov. [Restricted. Subscription may be required for full access]. Retrieved 2010-09-23. - "J. Krishnamurti: Crossing cultural borders or ignoring their existence?" (PDF) – Paper presented by Krishnamurti biographer Christine V. Williams to the "15th Biennial Conference of the Asian Studies Association of Australia". Includes comments on the Sloss book and Krishnamurti's relationship with her parents. Retrieved 2010-03-09.
- "Obsessive precision" – Review of Chaman Nahal autobiography in The HinduThe HinduThe Hindu is an Indian English-language daily newspaper founded and continuously published in Chennai since 1878. According to the Audit Bureau of Circulations, it has a circulation of 1.46 million copies as of December 2009. The enterprise employed over 1,600 workers and gross income reached $40...
newspaper mentions effect of Sloss' book on the author. By A. J. Thomas, appeared 6 November 2005. Retrieved 2010-09-23. - "Add.Wesley" – Promotional webpage for the 1993 Addison-Wesley edition. With snippets of reviews from various publications. Retrieved 2010-09-23.