Siddhartha: A Spiritual Journey of Self-Discovery
2025-02-20
Hermann Hesse's *Siddhartha* follows the spiritual journey of a man named Siddhartha in ancient India. Leaving his home to seek enlightenment, he becomes an ascetic, practices intense meditation, and eventually journeys alone after parting ways with his friend Govinda. Experiencing both the lavish life and the depths of despair, he ultimately finds enlightenment by a river, guided by an old ferryman. The novel emphasizes the importance of lived experience in achieving understanding, rather than intellectual pursuits alone.