Siddhartha

Writer

Hermann Hesse

Language

English

ISBN

9780811200684

Number of pages

128

Publisher

New Directions Publishing Corporation

Category
Non-Fiction Books
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Siddhartha by Hermann Hesse

Novel by Hermann Hesse that deals with the spiritual journey of self-discovery of a man named Siddhartha during the time of the Gautama Buddha. The book, Hesse’s ninth novel, was written in German, in a simple, lyrical style. It was published in the United States in 1951 and became influential during the 1960s. Hesse dedicated the first part of it to Romain Rolland  and the second part to Wilhelm Gundert, his cousin.

The word Siddhartha is made up of two words in Sanskrit language, siddha (achieved) + artha (what was searched for), which together means "he who has found meaning (of existence)" or "he who has attained his goals". In fact, the Buddha’s own name, before his renunciation, was Siddhartha Gautama, prince of Kapilavastu. In this book, the Buddha is referred to as "Gotama".

The story takes place in the ancient Nepalese kingdom of Kapilavastu. Siddhartha decides to leave his home in the hope of gaining spiritual illumination by becoming an ascetic wandering beggar of the Śamaṇa. Joined by his best friend Govinda, Siddhartha fasts, becomes homeless, renounces all personal possessions, and intensely meditates, eventually seeking and personally speaking with Gautama, the famous Buddha, or Enlightened One. Afterward, both Siddhartha and Govinda acknowledge the elegance of the Buddha’s teachings. Although Govinda hastily joins the Buddha’s order, Siddhartha does not follow, claiming that the Buddha’s philosophy, though supremely wise, does not account for the necessarily distinct experiences of each person. He argues that the individual seeks an absolutely unique, personal meaning that cannot be presented to him by a teacher. He thus resolves to carry on his quest alone.

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iliyasp

Hermann Hesse’s "Siddhartha" is a profound exploration of self-discovery, spiritual awakening, and the quest for inner peace, beautifully woven through the journey of its titular character.

09.12.2024

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esracann.

Efsanevi Buda'yla tanıştığım, ilgi çekici ve merak uyandırıcı bir kitaptı. Budizm felsefesini tanımak isteyen herkes okumalı bence.

17.05.2023

Star : 5.0
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BooksLover

This is a book that should not be missed by those who love such mystical stories. Written in an informative and fluent language

10.05.2023

Star : 5.0
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Işık Yıldız

Budizm felsefesinin ustalıkla ele alındığı bir eser. Nirvanaya ulaşmanın yollarını çok akıcı ve etkileyici bir şekilde anlatmış Hesse. Tavsiye ederim kesinlikle.

08.05.2023

Star : 5.0
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farslan

Long time ago I read this book and I want to read again

15.04.2023

Star : 5.0
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Tevfik Cem Baykara

"Sevgi, dostum Govinda, sevgidir her şeyin başı gibi görünüyor bana. Dünyanın içyüzünü görmek, onu açıklamak, onu aşağılamak büyük düşünürlerin işidir belki. Ama benim için önemli olan tek şey, dünyayı sevebilmektir, onu aşağılamamak, ona ve kendime hınç ve nefret beslememek, ona, kendime ve bütün varlıklara sevgiyle, hayranlıkla ve huşuyla bakabilmektir." H.Hesse

05.04.2023

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Tevfik Cem Baykara

"Ben konuşmalarında değil, düşüncelerinde değil, yalnız eylemlerinde ve yaşamında görürüm onun büyüklüğünü." ... "Siddhartha bir andan sonra yazgıyla savaşı bıraktı., çektiği acılar son buldu. Yüzünde bilmenin neşesi çiçeklendi, hiçbir istemin karşı duramadığı, mükemmelliği tanıyan, oluşumların ırmağına, yaşamın seline "evet" diyen bir bilmenin neşesi. Acıları ve sevinçleri paylaşmaya hazır, kendini tümüyle ırmağın akışına bırakmış, birlik ve bütünlüğün bir parçası olmuştu Siddhartha." H.H.

01.04.2023

Star : 5.0

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