Siddhartha

The story of siddhartha to me was very interesting to me because I too have similar thoughts about life. Will definitely read again

I bought a few copies of this book because I love it so much and my opinion will always stay the same because this is like my number one favorite book I read it more times than I can even count lol The words in it are amazing like and can actually picture in my head what Hermann Hesse is trying to explain it so vivid you can actually feel the emotions in this book !!! I have actually laughed out loud and cried while reading it it gives you a connection to another person living a completely different life I feel as though I was actually standing there with him as his knees were shaking I would recommend this book to anybody whos looking to further Enlighten themselves or feel new feelings if youre needing to feel a connection with somebody this is definitely the book for that if youre needing to break away from your own mind in the confines of your everyday life I would definitely say that you should read this book its not hard to read or to understand its broken down into very simple terms and easily understood words I think any kid could actually read this or even understand that if a parent have to read it to them also I think it could be a good family lesson overall I can say this is probably the best book Ive ever read if my review helped you please hit the yes button so that I know I did a really good job

Siddhartha is a classic novel of a journey of self discovering by Hermann Hesse. Originally published in 1922, it was first published in the US in 1951, and because of its theme of self discovery, became a touchstone during the 60s. I would be a fool to try and delve in to the intricacies of the book - way beyond my ken, but the one page that stood out for me was when Siddhartha realizes that because he was so focused on searching, he neglected to do any finding. He was so wrapped up in the goal that he couldnt see what was really around him. That revelation just resonated with me more than any other. But regardless of what you take from the book, I just found it really interesting to read, with some revelation on every page. If you havent read it, give it a go. Youll know pretty quickly if its a book you will like.

This book is the narrative fiction about a searchers life (Siddhartha) of a spiritual right path for himself, in ancient India, at the time of Gotama Buddha. His search has led him from being a young Brahmin (a Hindu of the highest caste traditionally assigned to the priesthood - Websters Dictionary) to becoming a samana (a wandering ascetic), to meeting the Buddha, to being the lover of a courtesan, Kamala, to becoming a rich merchant, and to ending up finally as an enlightened ferryman. The most interesting things about this book are the Hindu and Buddhist concepts interspersed throughout in not any particularly organized form. The main things are the oneness of all things, the looking into oneself, the mindful presence, love as the most important thing and the impactful Om sound which Hesse states as the perfection . If you like to think about things spiritual and are interested in Eastern thoughts, then this book is for you. Hesse has a special way of putting things and ideas subtly and deeply, as far as it can go. The following quotes are for the readers to get the drift of his narration. No, there was no teaching a truly searching person, someone who truly wanted to find, could accept. But he who had found, he could approve of any teachings, every path, every goal, there was nothing standing between him and all the other thousand any more who lived in that what is eternal, who breathed what is divine. (The Ferryman) Perhaps that youre searching far too much? That in all the searching, you dont find the time for finding? (Govinda)

What can you say about Hesse that hasnt already been said. The books exploration of one mans search for meaning and enlightenment during the period of the first buddha is truly timeless. I wish the tranlation was as strong. Misprints are frequent,sentences are missing modifiers while other sentences seem to dangle in the air. Of course this becomes a very minor distraction to the piece as a whole which is why I gave the book 4 stars. If your looking to read Siddhartha do so but beware of the translation.

I first read it as a college in the 60s, when my age group was first exploring Eastern philosophy. Next, I read it as a householder and parent. It seemed like a different book. Reading it again as a senior, it has a whole different meaning. As the boatman told Siddhartha, The river is always the same, yet it is different each time we experience it.

Despite having Buddha on the cover, this book is neither a biography of Siddhartha Gautama, the Buddha, nor is it an endorsement of Buddhism. The fictional protagonist, who is confusingly also named Siddhartha, has a vaguely similar spiritual journey to the historical Siddhartha Gautama, and even meets Buddha himself, only to ultimately reject his teachings and continue down his own path. The main philosophy or ideology being endorsed here is instead self-determinism: if enlightenment can be said to exist, each individual must find his or her own path to it. Following the teachings of someone else will leave you grasping, and trying to instruct someone else--even your own children--will be useless; they have to experience life completely on their own. I did not like the protagonist, I did not like the story, and I did not like its message. Siddhartha seems like a stand-in for Hermann Hesse himself, trying to make sense of his own beliefs. The book reeks of self-importance and the conclusion is not earned. The entire book is rather boring as well.

This book was a chance encounter by me that I happened to read... but least did I expect a German author to bring out the essence of what a true seeker should be like hinged around the context of advaitic teachings . I really enjoyed reading through the entire book in one sitting . This book would be an apt guide to all those seekers who really want to be genuine to their pursuit of truth ! Siddhartha evolves himself all through his pursuit through that genuine urge to seek the truth and in the process sheds every possession of his through this journey as effortlessly as he sheds the latent fears in his desire to know the unknown...truly a master piece of work by Hermann

This is not my first time reading Siddharta. I was in my late teens when I read it first and it had a great influence on me at the time. Ive read it several times since then and I find it amazing that every time something new comes up for me. And the new Im referring to is not in the text itself, since the book continues to be the same as the first time I read it. That new Im talking about is something within myself that I hadnt noticed before. Its like peeling an onion, you take a layer off and there is another and another and another...

Im probably the last person of my generation to read Siddhartha. Although published in 1922, it was very popular with my hippie friends in the 60s and 70s. I guess I was too busy working to notice. But then at 60 I was doing some psychological upgrades, and my therapist/teacher suggested this book. To help with existential angst and all that. This version had some translation errors, but I got it free from public domain so cant complain, and anyway they didnt interfere with my understanding it. After I finished it I bought the hardcover version, because I made so many notes and highlights in the Kindle one, I wanted the physical book so I could transfer them to it, to keep forever. I couldnt wait to read it each evening. Its an interesting story, but the insights are the meat and potatoes. A great introduction to Buddhism, which has sparked my interest and curiosity for more.