Part One: "The Brahmin's Son," "With the Samanas," "Gotama," "Awakening" Summary The young Brahmin Siddhartha spends his days in meditation and contemplation, enjoying the love and admiration of his family, best friend, Govinda, and all who lay eyes on his beautiful, regal form. ... A group of Samanas, or wandering ascetics, passes through Siddhartha's town, and he decides to join them. ... Very quickly, however, he comes to see this lifestyle as nothing but a series of temporary tricks for escaping the Self, and feels that he already knows all that he can learn from the Samanas....

• Word Count: 1200
• Approx Pages: 5
• Grade Level: Undergraduate