A young Brahmin leaves his privileged life to chase enlightenment, wandering through asceticism, passion, and despair. His journey—through love, loss, and the wisdom of a river—unfolds not as a mimicry of Buddha s path, but as a raw, personal quest to understand existence. Blending Eastern philosophy with vivid narrative, this 1922 classic transcends time, probing what it means to truly live. Its lyrical prose invites readers to trace their own search for meaning in every step of his odyssey.