Siddhartha by Hermann Hesse Essay
Hermann Hesse’s novel Siddhartha is about a young man searching for spiritual peace and purpose. Siddhartha is the son of a Brahmin in ancient India, but he feels that the religion he was raised in doesn’t answer his deep questions about life. So, he leaves home to find his own truth.
Searching for Wisdom
Siddhartha first joins a group of monks called the Samanas who believe in giving up all worldly things. He learns how to live without desires, but still feels something is missing. Later, he hears about Gotama the Buddha, who is said to be enlightened. Siddhartha and his best friend Govinda go to meet him. Govinda decides to become a follower of the Buddha, but Siddhartha chooses to keep searching on his own, believing true wisdom must come from personal experience.
Experiencing the World
Siddhartha then explores the material world. He falls in love with Kamala, and becomes a rich merchant. But after years of pleasure, he feels empty and lost again. So he leaves everything behind and finds comfort by a river. When Kamala dies and he discovers he has a son, Siddhartha tries to raise him but the boy runs away. This heartbreak teaches Siddhartha about love, loss and letting go.
Lessons from the River
Siddhartha lives by a river with a wise ferryman named Vasudeva. He learns deep peace by listening to the river, which teaches him that all life is connected in a never-ending cycle. Years later, Govinda visits Siddhartha, still searching for truth. Siddhartha tells him that enlightenment can’t be taught it must be felt. Siddhartha asks Govinda to kiss his forehead. When he kiss, Govinda finally understands the deep unity of all life.
Conclusion
Siddhartha and Govinda both reach the enlightenment they spent their whole lives seeking. The story shows that true wisdom doesn’t come from teachers it comes from life, love, loss, and truly listening to the world around us.
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