Siddhartha

(Chapter 5) Kamala Description

What word does Siddhartha use repeatedly in his description of Kamala that may suggest a future relationship as his teacher? Where else in the book has there been another physical description of a character in such detail? Why is it significant again here?

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The word pleasure is used a lot in relation to Kamala. It is this pleasure (sexual and other) that prevents Siddhartha from moving forward on his spiritual path. At the same time, Siddhartha recognizes that Kamala is teaching him lessons which in turn will enable him to teach her.

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