2006-12-04 23:25:28 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Arts & Humanities ➔ Philosophy
A concise and correct answer to your question: The specifics aren't given, but he is a young man at the start of the novel (adolescent), and he is a very old man at the end. The number or years is never mentioned.
2006-12-05 08:46:59 · answer #1 · answered by ktd_73 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Siddhartha Book Cover
2016-12-12 03:07:57 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
"Siddhartha" is an allegorical novel by Hermann Hesse which deals with the spiritual journey of an Indian man called Siddhartha during the time of the Buddha. "Siddhartha" means "he who has attained his goals" or "he who is victorious." The Buddha's name, before his renunciation, was Prince Siddhartha. However, the Siddhartha in the book is not the same person as the Buddha.
Siddhartha is the main character in the novel. The novel is written in the third person, but follows Siddhartha as he progresses throughout the novel. Siddhartha's goal throughout the novel is to reach enlightenment. The novel starts as Siddhartha, a Brahmin's son, leaves his home to join the ascetics with his companion Govinda. The two set out in the search of enlightenment. Siddhartha goes through a series of changes and realizations as he attempts to achieve enlightenment.
2006-12-05 07:22:09 · answer #3 · answered by Gabriela U 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
From birth to death.
2006-12-04 23:49:25 · answer #4 · answered by jcboyle 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I strongly recommend all of Mircea Eliade's work.
2006-12-05 00:34:28 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋