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Siddhartha by Hermann Hesse
Episode: 24
New translation by: Ralf Eisend
Narrator: Ralf Eisend
Available as Book and E-Book on Amazon
This Episode: Govinda
In this profound encounter between Siddhartha and his old friend Govinda, wisdom and reality intertwine. Govinda, a monk in search of truth, finds Siddhartha living a simple life as a ferryman. Despite Govinda's adherence to his ascetic teachings, he is intrigued by Siddhartha’s serene disposition and unconventional wisdom. Siddhartha, reflecting on his life’s journey and the insights gained through varied experiences, explains the limitations of rigid doctrines and the expansive nature of true knowledge. As Siddhartha shares his understanding of existence and perception, Govinda grapples with these enlightening but challenging perspectives, confronting his own beliefs and the essence of spiritual fulfillment.
Siddhartha by Hermann Hesse
Episode: 24
New translation by: Ralf Eisend
Narrator: Ralf Eisend
Available as Book and E-Book on Amazon
This Episode: Govinda
In this profound encounter between Siddhartha and his old friend Govinda, wisdom and reality intertwine. Govinda, a monk in search of truth, finds Siddhartha living a simple life as a ferryman. Despite Govinda's adherence to his ascetic teachings, he is intrigued by Siddhartha’s serene disposition and unconventional wisdom. Siddhartha, reflecting on his life’s journey and the insights gained through varied experiences, explains the limitations of rigid doctrines and the expansive nature of true knowledge. As Siddhartha shares his understanding of existence and perception, Govinda grapples with these enlightening but challenging perspectives, confronting his own beliefs and the essence of spiritual fulfillment.
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