Taken from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Axe. The axe, or ax, is an implement that has been used for millennia to shape, split and cut wood, harvest timber, as a weapon and a ceremonial or heraldic symbol. So please all do me a favor and stop calling hand axes, hatchets. It is not the size of the tool, but the shape of its head that makes all the differences.
While Siddhartha was among the samanas, he learnt the ascetic way of life, whereby he was able to achieve a higher level of self discipline and abstinence from worldly pleasures.hile Siddhartha was among the samanas, he learnt the ascetic way of life, whereby he was able to achieve a higher level of self discipline and abstinence from worldly pleasures.
He has finally reached his goal. Siddhartha is the Sanskrit name of the Buddha and means âhe who is on the proper roadâ or âhe who achieves his goal.â Hesse is not attempting to directly portray the life of the Buddha himself through Siddhartha but to use Siddhartha as a means of discussing a path to enlightenment.e has finally reached his goal. Siddhartha is the Sanskrit name of the Buddha and means âhe who is on the proper roadâ or âhe who achieves his goal.â Hesse is not attempting to directly portray the life of the Buddha himself through Siddhartha but to use Siddhartha as a means of discussing a path to enlightenment.