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Siddhartha. By: R obby Duff. The Brahmin’s Son. Growing up as a boy, Siddhartha’s mother and father are extremely proud of him. Although Siddhartha is handsome, brilliant, and strong, he feels as if there is more knowledge in the world waiting for him. With the Samana’s.
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Siddhartha By: Robby Duff
The Brahmin’s Son • Growing up as a boy, Siddhartha’s mother and father are extremely proud of him. • Although Siddhartha is handsome, brilliant, and strong, he feels as if there is more knowledge in the world waiting for him.
With the Samana’s • With his loyal friend at his side, Govinda, Siddhartha seeks the knowledge he has been looking for by living with the Samana’s. • Siddhartha gives up everything he has been living with his whole life, and he entends to reach Atman.
Gotama • Once Siddhartha and Govinda hear about “The Illustrious One”, they leave the Samana’s to try to reach enlightment from Gotama. • Siddhartha feels good about reaching Nirvana through the Buddha because he is the only one who has reached enlightment before.
Awakening • After Govinda decides to become a follower of the Buddha, Siddhartha is alone on his road to enlightment. • Siddharhta begins to look at the world in a different way, realizing it was foolish to destroy himself (like he did with the Samana’s).
Kamala • Siddhartha is in awe of what the world has to offer, and he realizes he has not experienced the art of love. • Once Siddhartha meets Kamala, she said she would be with him if he had riches, but Siddhartha tells her that he can think, wait, and fast.
Amongst the People • Kamaswami, a wealthy merchant, is interested in Siddhartha as an assistant. • Siddhartha tell him he can think, wait, and fast, but Kamaswami thinks all these traits are useless. • Siddhartha is given food, clothes, and a home to live in while working with Kamaswami.
Samsara • Siddhartha begins to get caught up in the life of fine living, and he obtains the same luxuries as Kamaswami. • Although Siddhartha tries to accomplish the art of love,his path to enlightment is on hold.
By the River • Siddhartha realizes what he has become and nearly commits suicide by drowning himself in the river. • He begins to get back on his journey when he recalls the word, “Om”.
The Ferryman • Siddhartha decides to stay by the river, and a ferryman, Vasudeva, agrees to let Siddhartha become his assistant. • Vasudeva teaches Siddhartha about the many ways of the river, and also teaches that time doesn’t exsist.
The Son • Kamala is bitten by a snake and passes away. Although Siddhartha mourns her death, he is also happy because she has given him his son. • Siddhartha tries to raise his son through values and respect, but Young Siddhartha is spoiled, and runs off through the woods one night, to never return.
Om • Siddhartha feels the longing pain after his son leaves, and he realizes he had done the same thing to his father when he left as a boy. • Vasudeva and Siddhartha listen to the river closely, and they hear everything come together as one. Siddhartha reaches enlightment.
Govinda • Govinda has been following the Buddha for many years, and Govinda and Siddhartha encounter each other by the river for the first time in many years. • Siddhartha treats Govinda as a guest in his hut, and he tells Govinda the unity of all things as they come together in peace.