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Essay Archive - Herman Hesse's Siddhartha
Herman Hesse's Siddhartha
In the book Siddhartha, by Herman Hesse, the main character Siddhartha
had many teachers along his quest for happiness. Throughout his life he
denounced teachers and their teachings. In his last meeting with his lifelong
friend, Govinda, he mentions five in which he was indebted : a beautiful
courtesan, a rich merchant, a dice player, a Buddhist monk, and Vasudeva.
The first of these teachers along his way was Kamala a beautiful courtesan.
Kamala taught him the wonderful pleasures of love and the importance of wealth
and riches i....
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