I went to go meet Kamaswami today about my new job as a merchant. It went well. He seems to like me and even invited me to live in his house. Everyone in the village likes me too. People are so gullible. They listen to me and enjoy my presence. It's so easy for me to just go in a different place and be accepted. I learned many things from Kamaswami. I learned how to transact business affairs, power over people, and to amuse myself with women. However, even if I'm loved by a lot of people, I still feel alone. Sure Kamaswami is a friend of mine, but he's also my boss. I don't have many close friends. Govinda left me and I'm scared Kamala will too. Kamala is my only close friend here. Over the past couple weeks that I've been here, I have grown very rich and powerful. I have a lot of money and nice clothes. I shampoo my hair and only wear the finest jewelery that only the rich men wear. I feel satisfied with my life. I have acended the tree with the beautiful courtesan Kamala. I wish I could love though. Ordinary people can love and I envy that. It is their secret and I wish I could have that.
-Siddhartha
I enjoy this posting because it really shows the transition between Siddhartha when he was a samana and now when he becomes a merchant. We found something around this too, just not as intense, I rather like yours for that. Good job with the many facts and descriptions.
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You can clearly see how Siddhartha's perspective on life changed in this post. He was always selfish and always saw people as lower, not equals, but in this entry Siddhartha really showed that he saw people as much lower and they believed anything he said.
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This diary entry just goes to show that money, jewelry, fine clothes, etc. isnt everything in life. Those things aren't what truely make people happy. Even though he is rich, he is still not happy. This post also shows how life has changed dramatically from when he was a poor Samana and now a rich merchant; he is not able to find happieness with the Samana's or with Kamaswami. Very well written. This post really reveals alot about Siddhartha during this stage in his life.
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