Every day I travel to my work and as it is not a five-minute journey, I prefer to read. These days I am reading “Siddhartha” written by Hermann Hesse.
In 1919 Hesse claimed: “What we can and should change is ourselves: our impatience, our egoism (spiritual egoism too), our sense of hurt, our lack of love and forbearance. Any other change in the world, even when done for the best intentions, I consider as useless.”
This is my contribution to Becca’s Nurturing Thursday for the week.
mazeepuran (माझे e-पुराण) 
I liked that book. And Steppenwolf.
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This is my first book of Hesse but would love to read more of his work.
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Steppenwolf was my favorite of his. Not too cheerful, though. 😉
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I am looking forward to read more of his work but I am spending so much time on this first book. I hope it will finish in time.
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I love that book and author, read it many years ago and still as relevant … thanks for that thoughtful quote 🙂
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Thank you Kate. I am really impressed by the work.
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yes me too, he is gifted 🙂
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I love this book and have read it several times. I think everybody should read this book once in their lifetime !!!
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Yes I agree, Thank you Tina.
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Siddhartha is a beautiful book! I fell in love with the simplicity of words and the profound message it has for all of us.
I have read it many times, over the years. Lent my paperback to friends; bought a few copies and sent them across to the people I love.
And yes, spiritual egoism is something that we don’t recognise but it is very pervasive.
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I am glad I found that book. Reading Siddhartha was like reading Durga bai in marathi. I have not read much yet, but then I am spending so much time on every page. I think it will be like a project to me 🙂
Spiritual egoism can be found and seen in Indian mythology.
Thank you Sona.
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I can understand it being a project. Every time I read the book I uncover a new layer of meaning.
Durga bai in Marathi…I should find out more about it.
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Yes Durgabai Bhagwat. She was a great (sanskrit and buddhist literature) scholar. She has written many books on various topics.
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Thanks for introducing such a great person and writer to me. I looked her up and her books are highly praised. I would like to read the English translation of her works.
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I am glad you are interested in her but I do not have any information about this. If you live in Mumbai, you should try Strand book stall in fort area. I am sure you will get full information on whatever is published.
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Thanks so much, Rupali! It is a great help.
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You are most welcome Sona!
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Not read him, but I do have Steppenwolf
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Once this project (Siddhartha) is over I might start with Steppenwolf!
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It has been YEARS since I read any of Hesse’s work. Thank you for the reminder!
Long commutes allow the ability to reduce tall stacks of “books I want to read” — 🙂
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Yes exactly and thank you.
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The above quote is one of my favorites. Thanks for sharing!
Love & Light to you and yours.
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