Dear Journal,
I am so lonely... Now that my son has left me, my heart is broken. I went to the river, and I relaized that this is what I had done to my father. I left him and became a dirty Samana to seek enlightment and search for Nirvana. Now I guess it is my son's turn and search for himself, I feel relieved. I talked this to Vasudeva and he seemed very enlighted like the Buddha. When the ferryman calls me by the river, they talk about the god times, bad times, their joy, and laughter. I realized that myself is "Om" and understand everything. It seemed to me that the feryman was waiting for this moment and he left me to be the
ferryman.
-Siddhartha
What do you think Siddhartha's son feels like after leaving his father? Do you think that he cares how is father feels?
ReplyDelete-Kelley Volk
This posting is very informative and shows how Siddhartha grieved because of the loss of his son. I like the picture because it really sets up the setting for Vasudeva and Siddhartha's talk. Great facts and translation from the original!
ReplyDelete-Cynthia C
Very good description of the chapter, it is descpirtive. Picture is a nice touch!
ReplyDelete-Laura
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ReplyDeleteI agree with Cynthia C., this is a very informative journal. You can feel what Siddhartha is feeling just by reading this and you can tell that he misses his son.
ReplyDelete-Lana
This journal reveals great feelings Siddhartha has, he believes that his son can go on, but misses him very much.
ReplyDelete-Reva
This journal shows Siddhartha's emotions very well, and that he finally understands what it means to love someone.
ReplyDelete-Abigail