Siddhartha rejects riches and power in a quest to find ultimate freedom. His devious alter ego, Mara, presents the greatest obstacle, thwarting him at every opportunity. He also confronts barbaric Priests, a war-raging King and evil spirits before attempting austerities and starvation. Barely escaping madness, Siddhartha strengthens for his illustrious battle with Mara, when only one will survive.