Show:
The Brahmin's Son
With the Samanas
Characters
Gotama
100
Who is Siddhartha's Father?
The Brahmin
100
Who does Siddhartha take to become a Samana
Govinda
100
Who is Siddhartha
Brahmin's son, main character
100
Who do Siddhartha and Govinda go to hear the teachings of?
Buddha
200
Who was Govinda?
Siddhartha's best friend
200
Who were the Samanas
A group of wanderers who are known as "wandering ascetics."
200
Who is Govinda?
Siddhartha's best friend
200
Why does Govinda Remain with Buddha?
To become his disciple
300
Why does Siddhartha search for Atman
He is unable to find inner peace
300
What do Siddhartha and Govinda attempt to gain salvation through?
What is Ascetism
300
Who is Kamala?
The courtesan from the city
300
Does Siddhartha join the Buddhist pilgrims?
Nope
400
What does Siddhartha's father say when he asks to leave to become a Samana?
"I should not like to hear you make this request a second time."
400
How long was Siddhartha with the Samanas for?
Three Years
400
Who is Kamaswami?
The rich merchant who Siddhartha worked for
500
What is "OM"
A sacred syllable of the Hindu yoga breathing exercise.
500
What is the ascetic idea?
The sensual world is transitory and illusory.
500
Who is Gotama Buddha?
The man that achieved Nirvana
500
Those who follow the prescribed course of Buddhism will gain salvation from...
Pain and suffering