Siddhartha's Decision to Become a Samana

Siddhartha tells Govinda of his intention to join the Samanas the next morning. Govinda is shocked and tries to dissuade him, but Siddhartha is resolute. He confronts his father, standing silently for hours until his father finally gives his blessing, recognizing that his son has already left him in spirit. Siddhartha bids farewell to his mother and leaves the town at dawn, with Govinda joining him as his shadow.