Fear and desire to dominate

prasadg2722

Most of us crave the satisfaction of having a position in society because we are afraid of being nobody. Society so constructed that a citizen who has a position of respect is treated with great courtesy, whereas a man who has no position is kicked around. Everyone in the world wants a position, whether in society, in the family or to sit on the right hand of God, and this position must be recognized by others, otherwise it is no position at all. We must always sit on the platform. Inwardly we are whirlpools of misery and mischief, and therefore to be regarded outwardly as a great figure is very gratifying. This craving for positon, for power, for prestige, to be recognized by society as being outstanding in some way, is a wish to dominate others, and this wish to dominate others is a form of aggression. The saint who seeks a positon in regard to his saintliness is as aggressive as a chicken pecking in the farmyard. And what is the cause of this aggressiveness? Is it fear, isn't it? -- Jiddu Krishnamurti

Replies(1) | 2011-Dec-22

coolgirl1
23-Dec-11

I read the article which you posted. It is true as in everyday life, we see that people in position and power are much sought after. They are treated with respect whereas a poor man is kicked around just because he is poor. Society conditions man in such a way that he wants to earn respect in society and wants a place of honour and position.

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