" This is the philosophy shared by the childhood friends Siddhartha and Govinda, when they reencounter each other in the forest. Herman Hesse's usage of this quote is very effective in invoking deep and profound though within the reader's mind. First, the reader probably thinks about it in regard to both Siddhartha and Govinda's lives. Secondly, it invokes a personal reflection within the reader. Finally, the reader may further reflect on his personal lives as he compares and contrasts how the life applies to the lives of himself and the life of Siddhartha.
When a reader stumbles across the above quotation, their first reaction is to see what the character really means when saying this. For both Siddhartha and Govinda, this means that they have neither goals in sight nor a destination. This reminds me of one of my favorite songs, "I Still Haven't Found What I"m Looking For" by U2. In the song Bono, the lead singer of U2, sings about having traveled all across the world and having done so many things in his life. However, with all this under his belt, he still isn't sure what he's looking for yet he keeps on living, and searching. This is very similar with Siddhartha. He has lived a life of wealth and sin as a merchant and a Brahmin. He has also lived the life of a Samana, one in which all wealth is voluntary given up. Even with living in both of life's extremes, Siddhartha still doesn't know what he's looking for. Actually, Siddhartha is step beyond this, as he isn't looking for anything. .
When I apply this quote to my own life, I tend to see myself as siding with Siddhartha. I really have no idea what I want to do with my life or what I actually am going to do with my life. I don't know what kind of job I"ll pursue when I"m through with school. I don't know what the future will bring me. I have no destination in sight, but I do hope that whatever I end up doing, I"ll be satisfied with what life has brought me.
In Herman Hesse's Siddhartha, Unity is a reflecting theme of this novel and in life. ... Direct commentary from Siddhartha and the narrator also introduces the theme. ... Siddhartha hears. ... Siddhartha merges into Unity; he attains his ultimate goal. ... Siddhartha is clearly the perfect and glorious character in this book. ...
Character Analysis of Siddhartha Siddhartha had one single goal - to become empty, to become empty of thirst, desire, dreams, pleasure and sorrow - to let the Self die. ... Siddhartha was a deep thinker. ... Siddhartha was in a terrible state. ... He had recognized the peace on Siddhartha's face, the peace of one who had found the secret, and indeed Siddhartha had. ... In the end, Siddhartha finds his inner Self, he finds his peace....
Although Siddhartha's father does not approve of him leaving to become a Samana, he knew that Siddhartha had already made his final decision. ... After Siddhartha and Govinda have come all this way together, Govinda chooses to stay with the Buddha and become a monk and Siddhartha continues on towards his goal. ... Siddhartha wanted to learn the pleasures of love from her. ... When Siddhartha first meets Vasudeva, Siddhartha is sitting by the river. ... After Siddhartha runs away from Kamala, she realizes she is pregnant. ...
The Journeys of Siddhartha Siddhartha's path to enlightenment led him through many trials and tribulations. ... Siddhartha's first journey was forced upon him by his own boredom. ... Siddhartha with his renewed vigor and spirit crosses a river with a ferryman who requires no payment but that of Siddhartha's friendship. ... Later it is discovered that Kamala is carrying Siddhartha's baby. ... Vasudeva recognizes Siddhartha from years ago, and Siddhartha asks the man if he can be his apprentice and if the two can share the ferryman's hut. ...
In Siddhartha, By Herman Hesse, Siddhartha strives to make sense of the many worlds into which he has walked, struggling to maintain the hope of ultimate serenity throughout each. ... Discontented, Siddhartha longs to find the answer to the all-important question: what is life? ... Kamaswami is particularly shocked by Siddhartha's lack of attachment to possessions and money. He appears almost incredulous when Siddhartha tells him that possessions do not concern him. ... As Siddhartha's life draws to a close, however, he becomes more empathetic in this wisdom. ...
"In Siddhartha," by Hermann Hesse, Siddhartha searches for the meaning of life and his enlightenment. ... Govinda is Siddhartha's childhood friend and loyal follower. He follows Siddhartha in his quest until he meets the Buddha. ... Siddhartha practiced daily Hindu rituals with his father. ... Siddhartha Siddhartha and Govinda start in the same place, seeking the same things but change with age and change what they will do to find what they seek. ...
However, although he brings joy to all, Siddhartha feels no joy himself. ... A group of Samanas, or wandering ascetics, passes through Siddhartha's town, and he decides to join them. ... Leaving the grove, Siddhartha experiences an awakening. ... Commentary This first part of the novel is about the realm of the mind; during this period, Siddhartha actively sets about letting the Self die, escaping his Self. ... The novel destroys this notion immediately, giving voice to Siddhartha's doubts about the words' truth. ...
Not only is Siddhartha taught well, but he also grew up in a loving environment, in fact, ...everybody loved Siddhartha. ... After Siddhartha leaves Kamala, she realizes that she is pregnant with their son. After about twelve years, Kamala and Siddhartha are reunited after Kamala is bitten by a snake. ... In a great deal of Siddharthas transitions from one way of life to another, like when he leaves the Samanas, and later on, when he leaves behind his wealth and life with Kamala, Siddhartha is by the river. ... Though the ferryman may be who is to point Siddhartha in the right direction, the r...
Siddhartha, by Herman Hesse, depicts the journey and experiences of a fictitious man, Siddhartha, on his quest to reach enlightenment. ... Siddhartha realizes this and abruptly leaves his town life. ... Afterwards, Siddhartha has yet another epiphany. ... Many years later, after Siddhartha learns to love himself and spends his time at the river, Kamala reaches Siddhartha along with her and Siddhartha's son. ... When Siddhartha's son runs away, Siddhartha is deeply wounded, but realizes he must let his son go. ...
