My prediction was only partially correct. I correctly predicted that Govinda would become a follower of Buddha; however I also thought that Siddhartha would become a follower, and this proved to be false. While Siddhartha acknowledges the importance of Buddha’s teachings, he finds a flaw in them and continues on his way on his quest to destroy his Self and quench his thirst for knowledge. I also predicted that the two boys will catch the attention of Buddha by doing something outstanding. This too was only partially correct, for only Siddhartha caught his attention. I was also incorrect because I predicted that the boys would catch his attention by doing something great, however Siddhartha is only acknowledged by the Buddha because he approached him. Siddhartha is inspired by the Buddha, however he still does not believe that he should join the Buddha’s followers, for he does not think that this would bring him the satisfaction which he is yearning. Siddhartha thus continues on his journey alone, leaving Govinda with the other robed followers of Buddha. I could not predict that such good friends would go their different ways.
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