Siddhartha Review

After deciding to leave the Samana's, how does Siddhartha show the old Samana that he has indeed learned something from them?

Siddhartha hypnotizes the old Samana to show him that he is more powerful than when he first arrived.

After Govinda leaves, what does Siddhartha realize about his capability to love?

Siddhartha realize that he actually has the capability to love where as before he believed it was impossible for him to love

Although Siddhartha is gaining wealth in "Samsara", what cause him to be different than other people?

Siddhartha has a lot of money but he uses his money to help the out the poor unlike the others.

Define Atman (Hinduism)

the spiritual life principle of the universe, especially when regarded as inherent in the real self of the individual.

Define Nirvana

A state of supreme liberation or enlightenment

Define Samasara

the cycle of death and rebirth to which life in the material world is bound (hinduism)

Does Siddhartha love Kamala at the end of
"Amongst the People"?

No

How can one achieve enlightenment?

By following the four truths and the eightfold path?

how does Siddartha test his father's patience and wisdom at the end of chapter 1?

He listens to his father but in a way where he ends ups doing absolutely nothing (just stands there)

How does Siddhartha awaken?

He is awaken when he starts discovering the world on his own rather than learning from teachers.

How does Siddhartha end his relationship with Kamala?

He simply just leaves.

How does Vasudeva help Siddhartha with his son?

Vasudeva helps give him food and shelter. Also, he helps with the fact of being patient because he knows that Siddhartha is struggling

How does Vasudeva show that he is a true friend?

All he did was listen attentively to Siddhartha.

How is Siddhartha to act toward Kamaswami? How does he actually act?

Siddhartha is supposed to respect Kamaswami as he has a higher power than Siddhartha. However, Siddhartha treats him as an equal.

How was Buddha able to break the laws of Karma and Samsara?

An individual can generate liberating karma that will allow him to break the cycle of rebirth which always leads to suffering, leave samsara and permanently enter Nirvana, by developing proper insight into the (un)reality of samsara

In "By the RIver", what does Siddhartha?

Siddhartha contemplates his will to live and whether he is really happy or not.

Siddhartha has another dream, explain what happened and what is its significance?

"This bird had become mute, who at other times always used to sing in the morning, and since this arose his attention, he stepped in front of the cage and looked inside; it out, weighted it for a moment in his hand, and then threw it away, out in the street ,and in the same moment, he felt terribly shocked. and is heart hurt, as if he had thrown away from himself all value and everything food by throwing out this dead bird."

The significance of this dream represents himself and how he is treating himself.

Significance of part one

Represents the four noble truths

What are examples of Hindu rituals?

Hindu practices include rituals such as puja (worship) and recitations, japa, meditation, family

What are Gautama Buddha's belief in the caste system?

He does not believe in it.

What are some components of Hinduism?

Truth is eternal.
Brahman is Truth and Reality.
The Vedas are the ultimate authority.
Everyone should strive to achieve dharma.
Individual souls are immortal.
The goal of the individual soul is moksha.

What are some of the sacrifices Siddhartha makes as a Samana?

fasting, freezing, burning, poking himself, etc

What are somethings Kamaswami values?

Kamaswami values his business and money.

What are the Four Noble Truths?

1. Suffering is present in all things, and nothing lasts forever.
2. Suffering is caused by cravings (desires and wants).
3. The way to end suffering is to give up all cravings.
4. The way to give up all cravings is to live life according to the Eightfold Path

What causes Siddhartha not to pursue his son?

He realizes that his son is able to live a life of his own and does not have to follow in Siddhartha's footsteps. (reference to his own father)

What changes does Siddhartha make after he first meets Kamala and what changes must he make if he wants her?

Siddhartha starts to desire to become a rich man that has a clean appearance and a lot of money.

What consequences have come from Siddhartha trying to be like everyone else?

Trying to be like everyone else, he distanced himself more and more from his path to enlightenment.

What did Siddhartha say is the most important thing in the world?

Love

What does Siddhartha fear if he stays home and follows his fathers religion?

He fears that he will never be satisfied

What does the ferryman's smile symbolize?

The smile represents a peaceful, balanced soul

What exchange does Siddhartha make in his first dream in the forest?

Siddhartha dreams that he kisses Govinda and once he did that, Govinda transformed into a woman in which Siddhartha drank her milk.

What fault does Siddhartha find in words?

Words never express the entire truth of anything

What happens to Kamala in the forest on her way to see the Illustrious one?

She gets bit by a snake

What happens to Vasudeva at the end of "Om"?

Vasudeva goes into oneness and takes his leave into the forest

What happens when Govinda kisses Siddhartha's forehead?

Govinda sees a continuous, unending stream of faces and people and images of painful and joyous things all shifting into one another.

What is Brahmin?

A member of India's priestly caste. Highest level

What is different about Govinda and Siddhartha in "Govinda"?

The difference between the two is that it is obvious that both men reach enlightenment at one point so it shows that the path to enlightenment can be approached in many ways.

What is Hindusim's take on other religions?

Hindus embrace the ideas of other religions as a sign of respect for all others.

What is Kamaswami's profession?

Merchant

What is maya?

cosmic illusion brought about by divine creative power

What is the difference between knowledge and wisdom?

Knowledge can be taught and shared. One must find their own wisdom.

What is the Eightfold Path?

Right thought, right intent, right speech, right action, right livelihood, right effort, right mindfulness, right concentration

What is the ferryman's philosophy about life and people?

The philosophy is that everything comes back around whether is be because of intentional purpose, karma, or fate.

What is the Hindu caste system?

part of their religion, rigid class structure, determined by occupation but born into your caste

What is the significance of part two?

The significance is that Part 2 represents the eightfold path.

What kind of life does Siddhartha create for himself by living in Kamaswami's house?

Siddhartha lives the life of a rich man where everything is mainly done for him by servants and where he does not need to worry about shortages of food nor money.

What saves Siddhartha?

The word, "Om".

What shows Siddhartha that he is in harmony with the stream of events?

The river

Where does Buddhism originate?

India

Who does Siddhartha see after awakening by the river?

Govinda

Who is the founder of Hinduism?

No founder

Who is the illustrious one?

The illustrious one is the Buddha.

Why does Govinda admire Siddartha when they are boys?

At a young age, Govinda noticed Siddartha's intelligence and wisdom.

Why does Siddhartha believe that he needed to go through this time in the city before he could really love the world?

He had to revisit the time in which he suffered to remind himself that the universe/world is not perfect and that his life had flaws like everyone else.

Why does Siddhartha feel that he is an ordinary person?

Siddhartha feels this way because he comes to a realization that he is mortal and will one day die like everyone else

Why has Siddhartha enjoyed gambling so much?

Siddhartha liked it because it was a way to express his hatred towards wealth.

After deciding to leave the Samana's, how does Siddhartha show the old Samana that he has indeed learned something from them?

Siddhartha hypnotizes the old Samana to show him that he is more powerful than when he first arrived.

After Govinda leaves, what does Siddhartha realize about his capability to love?

Siddhartha realize that he actually has the capability to love where as before he believed it was impossible for him to love

Although Siddhartha is gaining wealth in "Samsara", what cause him to be different than other people?

Siddhartha has a lot of money but he uses his money to help the out the poor unlike the others.

Define Atman (Hinduism)

the spiritual life principle of the universe, especially when regarded as inherent in the real self of the individual.

Define Nirvana

A state of supreme liberation or enlightenment

Define Samasara

the cycle of death and rebirth to which life in the material world is bound (hinduism)

Does Siddhartha love Kamala at the end of
"Amongst the People"?

No

How can one achieve enlightenment?

By following the four truths and the eightfold path?

how does Siddartha test his father's patience and wisdom at the end of chapter 1?

He listens to his father but in a way where he ends ups doing absolutely nothing (just stands there)

How does Siddhartha awaken?

He is awaken when he starts discovering the world on his own rather than learning from teachers.

How does Siddhartha end his relationship with Kamala?

He simply just leaves.

How does Vasudeva help Siddhartha with his son?

Vasudeva helps give him food and shelter. Also, he helps with the fact of being patient because he knows that Siddhartha is struggling

How does Vasudeva show that he is a true friend?

All he did was listen attentively to Siddhartha.

How is Siddhartha to act toward Kamaswami? How does he actually act?

Siddhartha is supposed to respect Kamaswami as he has a higher power than Siddhartha. However, Siddhartha treats him as an equal.

How was Buddha able to break the laws of Karma and Samsara?

An individual can generate liberating karma that will allow him to break the cycle of rebirth which always leads to suffering, leave samsara and permanently enter Nirvana, by developing proper insight into the (un)reality of samsara

In "By the RIver", what does Siddhartha?

Siddhartha contemplates his will to live and whether he is really happy or not.

Siddhartha has another dream, explain what happened and what is its significance?

"This bird had become mute, who at other times always used to sing in the morning, and since this arose his attention, he stepped in front of the cage and looked inside; it out, weighted it for a moment in his hand, and then threw it away, out in the street ,and in the same moment, he felt terribly shocked. and is heart hurt, as if he had thrown away from himself all value and everything food by throwing out this dead bird."

The significance of this dream represents himself and how he is treating himself.

Significance of part one

Represents the four noble truths

What are examples of Hindu rituals?

Hindu practices include rituals such as puja (worship) and recitations, japa, meditation, family

What are Gautama Buddha's belief in the caste system?

He does not believe in it.

What are some components of Hinduism?

Truth is eternal.
Brahman is Truth and Reality.
The Vedas are the ultimate authority.
Everyone should strive to achieve dharma.
Individual souls are immortal.
The goal of the individual soul is moksha.

What are some of the sacrifices Siddhartha makes as a Samana?

fasting, freezing, burning, poking himself, etc

What are somethings Kamaswami values?

Kamaswami values his business and money.

What are the Four Noble Truths?

1. Suffering is present in all things, and nothing lasts forever.
2. Suffering is caused by cravings (desires and wants).
3. The way to end suffering is to give up all cravings.
4. The way to give up all cravings is to live life according to the Eightfold Path

What causes Siddhartha not to pursue his son?

He realizes that his son is able to live a life of his own and does not have to follow in Siddhartha's footsteps. (reference to his own father)

What changes does Siddhartha make after he first meets Kamala and what changes must he make if he wants her?

Siddhartha starts to desire to become a rich man that has a clean appearance and a lot of money.

What consequences have come from Siddhartha trying to be like everyone else?

Trying to be like everyone else, he distanced himself more and more from his path to enlightenment.

What did Siddhartha say is the most important thing in the world?

Love

What does Siddhartha fear if he stays home and follows his fathers religion?

He fears that he will never be satisfied

What does the ferryman's smile symbolize?

The smile represents a peaceful, balanced soul

What exchange does Siddhartha make in his first dream in the forest?

Siddhartha dreams that he kisses Govinda and once he did that, Govinda transformed into a woman in which Siddhartha drank her milk.

What fault does Siddhartha find in words?

Words never express the entire truth of anything

What happens to Kamala in the forest on her way to see the Illustrious one?

She gets bit by a snake

What happens to Vasudeva at the end of "Om"?

Vasudeva goes into oneness and takes his leave into the forest

What happens when Govinda kisses Siddhartha's forehead?

Govinda sees a continuous, unending stream of faces and people and images of painful and joyous things all shifting into one another.

What is Brahmin?

A member of India's priestly caste. Highest level

What is different about Govinda and Siddhartha in "Govinda"?

The difference between the two is that it is obvious that both men reach enlightenment at one point so it shows that the path to enlightenment can be approached in many ways.

What is Hindusim's take on other religions?

Hindus embrace the ideas of other religions as a sign of respect for all others.

What is Kamaswami's profession?

Merchant

What is maya?

cosmic illusion brought about by divine creative power

What is the difference between knowledge and wisdom?

Knowledge can be taught and shared. One must find their own wisdom.

What is the Eightfold Path?

Right thought, right intent, right speech, right action, right livelihood, right effort, right mindfulness, right concentration