Spiritual Wisdom from Siddhartha’s Journey
“Wisdom cannot be imparted. Wisdom that a wise man attempts to impart always sounds like foolishness to someone else … Knowledge can be communicated, but not wisdom. One can find it, live it, do wonders through it, but one cannot communicate and teach it.” — Hermann Hesse
This book is a novel by Hermann Hesse dealing with the spiritual journey of an Indian named Siddhartha during the time of Buddha. You can buy this book here.
The story takes place in ancient India where Siddhartha and his companion Govinda leave their home in search of enlightenment. Siddhartha’s desire to become a Samana led them to meet Gotama — The Buddha. On hearing the teachings of Gotama, Govinda stayed with him as a refuge. But, Siddhartha chose another path where he met Kamala and learned to make love, Kamaswami where he started to manage the business, Vasudeva — the Ferryman who taught him the life goals, etc... Throughout his path, he rises, he falls, he deviates, he doubts but amidst all these Siddhartha is fairly determined about his self-discovery!
Hesse’s crafting of Siddhartha’s journey shows that understanding is attained not through intellectual methods, nor through immersing oneself in the carnal pleasures of the world and the accompanying pain of samsara. It is the completeness of these experiences that allows Siddhartha to attain understanding.
I highly recommend this book to individuals who seek spiritual enlightenment. A must-buy for those who love reading novels.
Be like a river and Chant holy “Om”!