Siddhartha by Hermann Hesse

Episode: 23

New translation by: Ralf Eisend

Narrator: Ralf Eisend

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This Episode: The Final Lesson

In this poignant episode, Siddhartha and Vasudeva share a deeply transformative conversation in the humble surroundings of their hut. As they weave baskets, the two reflect on Siddhartha's journey—his struggles with desire and envy, his search for understanding, and his profound encounters with the river. The river's laughter becomes a catalyst for an intense and enlightening exchange, where Siddhartha confronts his past, embracing the wisdom that flows from his experiences. This conversation marks a pivotal moment of realization and farewell, where Vasudeva, seeing Siddhartha's newfound peace, decides it's time to leave the material world behind, entrusting the ferryman’s role to Siddhartha.