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In Herman Hess’s, , ’s constant growth and spiritual evolution is elucidated through the symbolism of the snake, the bird and the river. As a snake sheds it’s skin in order to continue its physical growth, sheds the skins of his past: “ he rea ....

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... and impatiently, no longer homeward, no longer to his father, no longer looking backwards” (42). Once is rid of his past, he continues the lifelong journey of samasarah, in which he eventually discovers himself. Subsequently, he ventures out into the world and explores his senses in a desperate attempt to investigate his spiritual needs. He greets love openly and rests satisfied by the splendors his lover Kamalah. ’s contentment is terminated as he is presented with a controversial dream. He dreams that Kamala’s beloved bird is found dead: “ The bird, which usually sang in the morning, became mute and as this surprised him, he went up ...