Road of Trials
"He fasted for 14 days. He fasted 28 days. The flesh disappeared from his legs and cheeks. Strange dreams were reflected in his enlarged eyes" Pg 13
This is where the main hardship begins for Siddhartha. He starts to make this transition from thought to action. This is the first step to becoming enlightened. He begins his road with a physical act to help him achieve hid goal. Siddhartha learns the first few steps of becoming a Samana. The fasting one of the first events to initiate his path to enlightenment for the entire story. Siddhartha participates in spiritual and mental test to become more knowing.
"He fasted for 14 days. He fasted 28 days. The flesh disappeared from his legs and cheeks. Strange dreams were reflected in his enlarged eyes" Pg 13
This is where the main hardship begins for Siddhartha. He starts to make this transition from thought to action. This is the first step to becoming enlightened. He begins his road with a physical act to help him achieve hid goal. Siddhartha learns the first few steps of becoming a Samana. The fasting one of the first events to initiate his path to enlightenment for the entire story. Siddhartha participates in spiritual and mental test to become more knowing.