Energy functioning in a pattern becomes matter. That is all life is... Matter and energy are interrelated.
Interpretation
Life is a manifestation of energy and matter, which are interconnected.
This quote by Jiddu Krishnamurti suggests that the essence of life can be understood through the relationship between energy and matter. It emphasizes that energy, when organized in a specific pattern, takes form and becomes tangible matter, highlighting the interconnectedness of all existence and the fundamental nature of reality as a blend of both energy and physical substance.
In practice
In a discussion about the nature of existence, one might say, 'As Krishnamurti stated, energy functioning in a pattern becomes matter.'
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