Siddhartha Flashcards
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Siddhartha
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A young Braman who left life of luxury on a search to find nirvana
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Gotama
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Holy man who amassed a large following which were called monks. He supposedly found nirvana and taught his ways. Buddha
3
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Govinda
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Siddharthas childhood friend
4
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Samsara
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Cycle of life and rebirth
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Samanas
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Men who left life’s pleasure to dissociate from self.
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Kamala
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A courtesan who instructs Siddhartha in the art of physical love. In addition to being Siddhartha’s lover, Kamala helps him learn the ways of the city and leave his ascetic life as a Samana behind. Just before she dies from a snakebite, she reveals that Siddhartha is the father of her son.
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Brahmans
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Highest class. Priest.
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Om
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A holy word, meaning perfection or holy one.
9
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Vasuveda
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The ferryman
10
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Maya
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Illusion
