Siddhartha 23: The Final Lesson

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Sleeping Buddha - Late Night Show

Ralf Eisend

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Welcome to the Late Night Show, your peaceful companion as the day winds down. Hosted by Ralf, this weekly bedtime podcast blends mindfulness, literature, and astronomy to help you relax and reflect. Each episode celebrates life’s quiet moments—whether through timeless stories from beloved authors, reflections on historical anniversaries, or stargazing guides that connect us with the universe above. New episode every Tuesday! ❤️

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Siddhartha 23: The Final Lesson

Sleeping Buddha - Late Night Show

10 minutes 50 seconds

1 year ago

Siddhartha 23: The Final Lesson

Siddhartha by Hermann Hesse

Episode: 23

New translation by: Ralf Eisend

Narrator: Ralf Eisend

Available as Book and E-Book on ⁠Amazon⁠

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.