Question

Siddhartha and Govinda join the samanas.

Who are the samanas?

a group of men who have achieved the final release from suffering and desire

people who follow all the rites and ceremonies of Hinduism

Hindu ascetics who practice self-denial, such as fasting

a group stuck in the world of desire and suffering

Answer 1

In Siddhartha, the samanas refers to a group of Hindu ascetics who practice self-denial, such as fasting.

Siddhartha is a novel written by Herman Hesse which was published in 1922 in  Germany.

Siddhartha or Siddharth was the birth name of Gautama Buddha, the founder of Buddhism. The novel is about the journey of Gautam Buddha and his principles.

In the story, Siddhartha and Govinda join the samanas who are a group of travellers who believe that life of deprivation and wandering is the path to self-actualization.

Therefore, the correct option is (C)Hindu ascetics who practice self-denial, such as fasting.

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