In Hesse's Siddhartha, one is led to believe that the world is made up of voices, yearnings, goals, pleasures, good and evil as well as sorrows (Hesse, 1951, p. 135). One might think this is true because of the journey Siddhartha takes. Throughout the novel, Siddhartha deals with many different issues and discoveries but his main goal to reach ultimate Nirvana is constant.
It is a good thing to experience everything oneself.
As a child I learned that the pleasures of the world and.
Riches were not good. Now I know it not only with .
my intellect, but with my ears, with my heart, with my .
stomach. It is a good thing that I know this. .
(p. 87) .
Siddhartha, in his journey, experienced many pleasures but sadly, Siddhartha also experienced many sorrows. Siddhartha's goal to reach ultimate Nirvana, the final state of bliss that one goes through to obtain ultimate happiness, took Siddhartha on a long adventure. Throughout the novel Siddhartha learned many different religions but it is only at the end that Siddhartha reached ultimate Nirvana. .
It must not be forgotten that throughout Siddhartha's journeys, he experienced many pleasures. One of the main pleasures that Siddhartha had in his life was his life long friend Govinda. Govinda was the boy that Siddhartha left with the Brahmins. Govinda also traveled with Siddhartha on his journey to find himself. After Govinda left Siddhartha to continue following the Buddha, he continued to re-visit Siddhartha throughout the novel. This long lasting friendship brought a great deal of happiness and pleasure to Siddhartha. Siddhartha was also able gain pleasure from the teachings and interaction with the number of religious leaders he studied with. Siddhartha learned the ways of the Brahmin, the Samanas, Buddha, as well as the Ferryman. .
Siddhartha's greatest pleasure came from Kamala. Kamala taught Siddhartha the art of lovemaking and for this Siddhartha was very happy.