Siddhartha

1. Why does Siddhartha leave his father?

Siddhartha left his father because, he got depressed with his lifestyle, he found out that, all his self control is absolutely nothing and can never lead him to achieve salvation. He decided to leave teachings for traveling in order to find salvation by himself or die.

2. What are some of the reasons why writers like Herman Hesse would be interested in Eastern philosophy and Religion.

Herman Hesse was interested because, (1) There was a rejection towards western religion and culture at the time Dada artists were producing there works (2) There was a rage against the upper class of the German society such as, merchants, public officials, and priests.(3) German at that time was going through a time of terrific instability, and many groups were calling for revolution.

3. If Siddhartha never lived with Kamala and the people in the society would he have reached Enlightenment faster? 

 No, Siddhartha characterizes his time with Kamala and the people in the society as a learning experience

4. What is the significance of the river? 


The significance of the river indicates something else that represent the fullness of existence and oneness. Something that cannot be taught but experienced. Siddhartha compared his life to the life of river that the river is everywhere at once. " and that there is only the present time for it, not the shadow of the past, not the shadow of the future

8. Who is Vadudeva?


Vasudeva was the ferryman Siddhartha met when he first began his journey. It is the name of the father of krishna and has long ago realized the same truth Siddhartha just realized. Siddhartha suspects him to be a god or the river itself