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Siddartha

Rarely does one have the pleasure of reading a book that leaves them with the profound impact of a changed perspective. by Hermann Hesse is one of those books. Hesse has taken an interesting premise that few writers could have tackled with such finesse and brought an unforgettably personal tale of the human soul. Hesse has a persuasive message that also manages to be thoroughly entertaining. He expresses his message through the three lives of : the life of meditation and poverty, the life of excess and desire, and the life of peace and unity.
’s first life of meditation and poverty begins as he leaves home with his friend Govinda to join a group of wandering ascetics known as the ...

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in the character’s lifestyle. is still restless.
’s second life, one of excess and desire, shows him trying to find the Self in a different, but equally futile, manner from the Samanas. Govinda has left him to follow the Buddha, the Illustrious One, and a dream leads him to seek a different kind of companionship. Now seeks his unity through the woman Kamala, to whom he asks to be his “friend and teacher.” does make one achievement in recognizing his three abilities. He tells the merchant Kamaswami, “I can think, I can wait, and I can fast.” These will aid him later in his journeys. At the moment, is losing himself. His search for unity through companionship has led him to the path of excess. Slowly, the that was so disciplined dies away, and with it, his goals. Hesse is distinctly recognizing the advantages and the glory of the humble and simple life. Upon realizing what he has done, abandons his wealth, once again focused on his goal.
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Added: 4/20/2008 11:01:09 AM
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