Siddhartha #4

In my point of view, yes, Siddhartha has reached Nirvana. I truely believe that everything that Siddhartha has done on his journey had a reason. Even though Siddhartha may never know the exact reason, there still is one. A lesson that I know Siddhartha has learned about life is the concept of wisdom. After following Siddhartha wisdom is what he learns and he does this by living many different life styles. These lifestyles include Brahmin, Samana, an ordinary upper classman and a ferryman.
Siddhartha begins his life by entering a household with money and lots of teachings. He is under the order of his father and for this reason Siddhartha is very respectful to him. Siddhartha learns many teachings and how to be respectful. Then with his dad's permission Siddhartha goes and lives with the Samanas. From these people Siddhartha learns the truths behind fasting, knowledge, and possess nothing. From here he enters a wealthy life with drinking, sex, gambling, and an occupation. Siddhartha begins to crave these things and then learns from this mistake. Finally after leaving this life he becomes a ferryman and enters a life of peace. He learns how to be patient and listen. Siddhartha learns from the river. Siddhartha has learned things about respect, fasting, knowledge, drinking, sex, gambling, listening and peace not from people but by going out and living life.
In conclusion I beleive that Siddhartha is truely happy with the choses that he has made. This makes me feel great inside to see one of my friends become happy in life and reaching Nirvana. Siddhartha has truely acheived this state of Nirvana and his father would be very proud. In general Siddhartha has understood what wisdom is by going out and being a leader in his life. Siddhartha has also learned that wisdom can not be taught by just teaching. An example of Siddhartha learning this is when he has Govinda kiss his forehead. Finally I have learned that there is one thing Siddhartha can teach about from all of his adventure and that it no one can teach you wisdom only you can. Wisdom can be obtained by going out and living life in a way that leads to the ultimate goal of Nirvana.