Siddhartha - An Indian Tale (Hardcover)

This book is an allegorical tale of a Brahman boy who seeks peace and enlightenment after leaving his well off circumstances. He sets his goal to self-denial and ascetic life among the numerous holy men than roamed the land in that time. After dissatisfied with ascetic life he seeks love and wealth in the city. His best friend becomes the follower of Gotama Buddha but Siddhartha is not satisfied to do the same. Finally he meets the ferrymen and learns to listen to the river. This and meeting and parting with his son are the heights of the book. The river represents the eternal and timeless existence and oneness, and the meeting and parting with Siddhartha's son represents the attachments as obstacles to reach enlightenment.

General

Imprint:	Ancient Wisdom Publications
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	February 2010
First published:	February 2010
Authors:	Hermann Hesse
Translators:	Gunther Olesch • Anke Dreher
Dimensions:	229 x 152 x 11mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover - Laminated cover
Pages:	138
ISBN-13:	978-0-9824994-5-0
Categories:	Books > Fiction > General & literary fiction > General Books > Fiction > Special features > Classic fiction Promotions
LSN:	0-9824994-5-0
Barcode:	9780982499450

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