SIDDHARTHA

Siddhartha is a literary masterpiece that has captivated seekers and readers ever since its publication many decades ago. Set in the time of Gautama the Buddha the story takes you on a journey with a young Brahmin - Siddhartha who decides to leave home in the quest for the ultimate truth. He relishes his luxurious house and family with his faithful friend Govinda to head for the forest and lead an ascetic life. Living the monastic life he learns much about himself but even so is still seeking a truth beyond all that which he has learnt. The narrative pendulum now swings to the the other extreme and siddhartha’s onward journey takes him from an austere to a sensual life which holds its own set of lessons for siddhartha’s perceptive mind. Having seen life from different angles and the truth packaged in various forms he goes on to discover his path. This book gives the reader an insightful glimpse into his awakening because every reader has a Siddhartha in him who is trying to make sense of the world around and discover his own true path.