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Siddhartha

By: Hermann Hesse
Narrated by: Harish Bhimani
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Hermann Hesse’s classic novel Siddhartha, takes place in ancient India around the time of the Buddha (6th century BC). Siddhartha and his companion Govinda set out in search of enlightenment. Siddhartha goes through a series of changes and realizations as he attempts to achieve this goal. Siddhartha joins the ascetics, visits Gotama, embraces his earthly desires, and finally communes with nature, all in an attempt to attain Nirvana. The novel shows how the path to enlightenment cannot be conferred to another person because it is different for everyone and will likely never be achieved simply by listening to or obeying an enlightened one. Words and teachings may describe the truth but are not the Truth itself; being concepts, they trap you, since enlightenment means release from concepts.

Public Domain (P)2008 Alpha DVD LLC Classics Feel-Good

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Quite sublime listen throught concepts that should make you reevaluate how we live in modern society. I will go throught it at least once more as it requires concentration in order to make the most of it. The narrator's voice is just sublime.

Potent & Thought provoking read!

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Where does Siddhartha rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

This is an important book when thinking about the meaning of life. Seeing Siddhartha's journey through life and its different phases, and reflecting on one's own life, make listening to the audiobook a moving experience.

What was one of the most memorable moments of Siddhartha?

The profundity of statements such as "soft is stronger than hard. Water is stronger than rock."

What does Harish Bhimani bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you had only read the book?

He has a lovely warm voice.

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

Without giving too much away, the second meeting of Siddhartha and Kamala was very moving.

Any additional comments?

It took a little time to get into it, but it was well worth it. You have to get used to the cadence of the writing, and the style is at times slightly repetitive. But this is all done for a good reason related to the key themes of the book. The ideas in this book will resonate with you. I will be listening to this again in the future.

Harish Bhimani brings the text alive

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Listened to in one sitting. Genius and totally enthralling from start to finish. Highly recommended.

Amazing!

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I loved this book. It’s an unusual take of the Buddha’s life, very insightful and challenging. Read very sensitively.

Fascinating view of the Buddha

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Simple, clear and lively narration; well-segmented chapters with short musical intermission.

A straightforwardly-written but profound tale of enlightenment.

Excellent

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What a beautiful and meaningful story! What a life journey, with great examples of Buddhism.

A must read book/listen to!

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I really enjoyed listening to this. It was a bit too cognitive and philosophical at times for me (I like things simple), but I thought the narrator was excellent and I’m glad I gave it a go!

A lovely book

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Harish Bhimani’s voice is beautiful and I loved hearing this story being read aloud. I love this book because Hesse, whatever his flaws, truly believed in his subject and wrote with such simplicity and sincerity. Left me smiling and hopeful

Wonderful

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It is really a wonderful story with depth. And the reader really makes it come to life

The depth of the story

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Excellent for all who are searching the inner self. Masterpiece of a genius! Enjoy it

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