Govinda Vs Siddhartha

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Govinda and Siddhartha both had relatively different lifestyles obviously. One life was of seeking while the other was of acceptance. What one can infer that Hesse believes is that Siddhartha’s lifestyle is more preferable. Although Govinda appears to have achieved enlightenment his mindset and understanding still does not compare towards Siddhartha’s experience. The lifestyle of seeking possessed no real adventure or sense of independence. Since Siddhartha did not immediately obey opinions he discovered more about the inner and outside world. Siddhartha’s life led to him becoming a Buddha while Govinda still remained the follow throughout the entire novel. Siddhartha was capable of inclining his future while Govinda most likely needs assistance