Enlightenment
How/What do the Brahmins believe will help you reach atman?
Being wise, Studying and meditation; Self discovery
How is Siddartha described in the story?
Regal brows, Narrow Hips , Radiant brows flawless of movement and sweet voice.
Who is Siddartha to Govinda?
Govinda thinks of Siddartha as a love interest.
What challenges is Siddartha faced with in chapter 4?
He is by his lonesome, without Govinda or teachers he has to learn by himself
Who was Siddartha the son of?
A brahmin's son.
How/what do the samanas believe will help you reach atman?
Self deprivation
Who is Govinda to Siddartha?
His childhood best friend; Bestie
Why does Govinda choose to join Gotama?
He saw pure logic and truth in his teachings.
What does Siddartha struggle with in Chapter 3?
His seperation with Govinda.
How do Govinda and Siddartha recognize Buddha?
His behavior, posture and the peace & glow that come around him.
How is Gotama different from the other Samanas?
Gotama Buddha learned by himself and reached enlightenment.
Why does siddartha feel unhappy with his life?
His mind wasen't content, His heart not satisfied, He felt as if the people around him wouldnt keep him happy forever.
Why does Govinda begin to regret his decision to join Gotama?
He lost his friend or "lover" Siddartha.
How does Siddartha get his father to allow him to go join the Samanas?
He stands still for hours willing to die.
How does the driver of oxen find respite?
Drinking coconut milk and rice whine that is fermented.
Why does Siddartha want to become a Samana?
To find further knowledge and reach nirvana/atman/enlightenment.
Why does Siddartha compare himself to a star?
Stars are alone in the sky, and he was alone in world.
What does Gotama provide Govinda with?
Gotama provides Govinda with his own path, He is not following Siddartha.
What does Siddartha believe Buddha has robbed from him?
His dearest friend, Govinda.
How does Siddartha find enlightenment?
Teaching, mediating, studying love and going over his life experiences.