i'm a little confused about exactly what he represented. i know the synopsis of his life's story but what did he teach? what was his goal? what do people take away from his story and teachings? are his teachings like the buddha in that they are clearly laid out somewhere or are they more like jesus where they are totally random and spread out through stories, parables and lessons that border on being riddles?

also any general information on hinduism is welcome. that is one cool religion and it really interests me!