Young Man
Siddhartha's best friend, fellow Brahmin seeker.
Who is Govinda?
To no longer be self.
What was Siddhartha's goal as a Samana?
He realized that the Buddha could not teach him what he was searching for.
Why did Siddhartha not follow the teachings of Gotama, the Buddha?
Siddhartha's lover
Who is Kamala?
He was in rich man's clothing with perfumed hair, unlike past Siddhartha.
Why didn't the river man recognize Siddhartha?
To become a Samana.
Why did Siddhartha want to leave his house?
How many times a day did Siddhartha eat?
Only he could teach himself wisdom, through his own experiences.
What did Siddhartha realize in his Awakening?
Instead of focusing on his spiritual journey, he was invested in clothes, money, and all of the "best" things.
How had Siddhartha evolved?
To stay in his hut and learn the ways of the river, in return for help with the work.
What did the ferryman offer Siddhartha?
Atman.
To whom did Siddhartha offer praise and worship?
Twenty-eight days.
How many days did Siddhartha fast?
By seeing a beautiful woman in a sedan chair being carried into a grove.
How did Siddhartha chose which town to stay in?
She was pregnant.
What did Kamala learn shortly after Siddhartha left?
The Illustrious One's death.
What drew all the monks across the river?
One full night.
How long did Siddhartha wait for his fathers permission to leave?
A heron and a jackal.
What two animals did Siddhartha'S soul enter?
For him to have plenty of money, fine clothes and shoes, and presents for Kamala.
What did Kamala want of Siddhartha in exchange to be Siddhartha's teacher of love?
He had become addicted to alcohol and gambling.
Why did Siddhartha become depressed?
His son, who was of him and Kamala.
Who did Siddhartha meet, passing on the river?
Until he realized that Siddhartha had already mentally left, he said no.
How did Siddhartha's father react to him asking to leave?
Govinda; To hear the Illustrious One's teachings.
Who's idea was it first to leave the Samanas, and why?
Kamaswami.
Who taught Siddhartha the life of finer things?
Om.
What word saved Siddhartha from himself?
Bitten by a snake.
How did Kamala die?