"The Brahmin's duties were purely religious: he must study and teach the Veda and the shrutis (scriptures to be recited and remembered) and he must perform sacrifice both for himself and others.The rituals prescribed for a Brahmin, however, do not interest Siddhartha. He is a rebel.He questions whether they are gaining knowledge and approaching salvation; sometimes he feels they are just going in circles, rather than escaping the cycle. Siddhartha then discovers that even the eldest Samana has not attained Nirvana.
             He decides he must join Govinda in his search. Siddhartha informs the eldest Samana of his decision to leave. The Samana is annoyed and scolds him. Finally, however, the Samana Guru gives his blessings for the journey to both of them, but only after Siddhartha has hypnotized him into it. Siddhartha and Govinda thank him and depart.Siddhartha is haunted by doubts and questions. He wonders whether he and Govinda have really progressed after joining the Samanas. Even A distinction is made once again in this chapter between learning and awareness. Siddhartha has questioned many Brahmins regarding the holy Vedas, but feels he has learned nothing. He yearns to know more, especially about Atman, or awareness, which is present in everybody. He says that there is no greater
             enemy to Atman than the so-called learned man. (Although he wants to attain this perfect knowledge which would make him a learned man)
             Although Siddhartha is somewhat dubious about the Buddha's preachings, he is also curious. He is amazed that Govinda has decided to go and hear Buddha; Siddhartha quickly decides to join him. Govinda is surprised that Siddhartha has not yet chosen to tread the path of salvation offered by the Illustrious One; but Siddhartha has not been moved. Early the next morning, Govinda embraces Siddhartha and sadly prepares to leave him to put on the yellow robe as instructed by the old monk. Siddhartha wishes his friend well. He then ...