Wednesday, July 16, 2025

Siddhartha By Hermann Hesse

 



Book Review: Siddhartha by Hermann Hesse

I really enjoyed reading Siddhartha. At first, I was confused because I thought the book was about Buddha himself (Siddhartha Gautama). But as I read on, I realized it’s actually about an ordinary man named Siddhartha who is trying to follow Buddhism in his own way. He has so many questions about life and truth that he wants answered before he can truly follow any path.

I found myself identifying with Siddhartha and his search for meaning. His doubts and his journey made me reflect on my own questions. I couldn’t put the book down until I finished it. I loved this book and would recommend it to anyone who is even a little bit spiritual or curious about the search for inner peace and understanding.

“Wisdom cannot be imparted. Wisdom that a wise man attempts to impart always sounds like foolishness to someone else... Knowledge can be communicated, but not wisdom.”

This quote captures Siddhartha’s struggle — that true understanding must be found within oneself, not simply taught by others. 


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