Hesse, Hermann
Siddhartha
- ISBN 13:
- 9781800604322
- author:
- Hesse, Hermann
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- Mary Publishing Company
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2020
- Pages:
- 78
- Dimensions:
- 22.9 x 15.2 x 0.5 centimeters (0
- Genre:
- Health & Wellbeing, Self Help, General,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
Siddhartha is a novel that combines two Sanskrit words: "siddha" meaning "achieved" and "artha" meaning "meaning" or "wealth". This title reflects the story of its main character, Siddhartha, who embarks on a spiritual journey of self-discovery during a time of great change.
Siddhartha, son of a wealthy Brahmin family, renounces his earthly possessions in search of spiritual illumination. He is joined by his friend Govinda and together they engage in ritual fasting and intense meditation, seeking out the wisdom of Gautama, the original Buddha. As they pursue their quest for enlightenment, Siddhartha and Govinda go their separate ways, each on a path to discover their own meaning.
Written by Hermann Hesse, who drew heavily from Hindu and Buddhist scriptures, this novel explores the universal human quest to define one's life in an environment of conflicting dualities. With its themes of spirituality, self-discovery, and the search for meaning, Siddhartha remains a thought-provoking work that continues to resonate with readers today.
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