Siddhartha by Hermann Hesse

Episode: 20

New translation by: Ralf Eisend

Narrator: Ralf Eisend

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This Episode: The Son

In the serene setting by the river, Siddhartha grapples with his role as a father to his grieving son, who struggles to adapt to a life far removed from the luxuries he once knew. Through Vasudeva’s wisdom and the incessant teachings of the river, Siddhartha learns the delicate art of patience and the deep-seated power of acceptance, even as he faces his own internal conflicts and the challenges of fatherhood. This narrative explores the transformative journey Siddhartha undertakes as he seeks to connect with his son, not through force, but through understanding and compassion.