Summary: Siddhartha, the pride and joy of his parents, had developed into a bright, devout, obedient young man, loved by all and expected to follow his father’s footsteps into the Brahmins. However, Siddhartha’s intelligence led him to ask questions and those questions created a restless soul that did not allow his own happiness. In order to pursue the answer to the questions that burned within him, Siddhartha decided to join the ascetics and become a Samana. As an obedient son, he sought and, through a battle of the wills, ultimately gained his father’s permission. Siddhartha and Govinda, Siddartha’s best friend, joined the ascetics together. After
Summary: Siddhartha, the pride and joy of his parents, had developed into a bright, devout, obedient young man, loved by all and expected to follow his father’s footsteps into the Brahmins. However, Siddhartha’s intelligence led him to ask questions and those questions created a restless soul that did not allow his own happiness. In order to pursue the answer to the questions that burned within him, Siddhartha decided to join the ascetics and become a Samana. As an obedient son, he sought and, through a battle of the wills, ultimately gained his father’s permission. Siddhartha and Govinda, Siddartha’s best friend, joined the ascetics together. After