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Siddhartha

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I read this book before I ventured out into the real world, and I read it again many years after I had returned from that world. After I read it, I wanted to kick myself for not learning more from it the first time.... But then, that is also covered in this story, Siddhartha's father could not protect him from the world, nor could Siddhartha protect his own son when the time came. You've got to go forth and learn these lessons yourself. It is the same archetypical patterns, with variations, over and over.

I remember that when I first read this story it confused me that the Buddha and Siddhartha were two separate persons. Then I came to realise the truth of archetypes, and immortal paterns that resonate in many different bodies at the same time- all seemingly separate, but all really sharing the same great life. All ultimately flowing together to form the great river of life.

This is a great book, is very hard for people to do that kind of sacrifices, but there is not impossible when we read books like this one and learn how to do it.

I read this book before I ventured out into the real world, and I read it again many years after I had returned from that world. After I read it, I wanted to kick myself for not learning more from it the first time.... But then, that is also covered in this story, Siddhartha's father could not protect him from the world, nor could Siddhartha protect his own son when the time came. You've got to go forth and learn these lessons yourself. It is the same archetypical patterns, with variations, over and over.

I remember that when I first read this story it confused me that the Buddha and Siddhartha were two separate persons. Then I came to realise the truth of archetypes, and immortal paterns that resonate in many different bodies at the same time- all seemingly separate, but all really sharing the same great life. All ultimately flowing together to form the great river of life.

I have never read a book that was developed so perfectly. Unlike, the great philosophers, Hesse has the ability to use simple language to express ideas that unfold the meaning of life, and the struggles we have in our hearts and minds.

You may be surprised at what Siddhartha determines is the most importnant thing in life. Everyone should be able to relate at some point to the various paths Siddhartha takes.

This book can challenge and humble, yet it brings you to peace with yourself and the world around you.

This book is quick to read and highly entertaining, but very though provoking. In my opinion, it is a must!