Enlightenment will come to you when you least expect it, if your heart is truly ready.
He was seeking "enlightenment."
Enlightenment, or nirvana.
as far as i know, siddhartha gautama was the Indian buddha, after reaching enlightenment.
Vasudeva-the ferry man is siddhartha's guide, he is siddharthas guide to enlightenment, and over time they start to look alike because they are both attaining enlightenment. people say these two men have found the way to enlightenment
there are people who have reached enlightenment if that's what you mean.
2 dudes named Edmond Halley and William Herschel.
The ferryman in Siddhartha is named Vasudeva. He is a wise and enlightened character who helps guide Siddhartha on his spiritual journey. Vasudeva lives a simple and content life by the river and imparts valuable wisdom to Siddhartha.
Siddhartha Gautama renounced his life of luxury, including his princely status, wealth, and family, in search of spiritual enlightenment and to seek a solution to the suffering in the world. He was motivated by a deep desire to understand the nature of human existence and find a path to alleviate suffering for himself and others.
Siddhartha Gautama who reached enlightenment and became know as The Buddha.
Siddhartha Gautama, The Buddha, wanted to find out why beings suffer (are discontented) and how to relieve it so that beings can enjoy a happier life.
Siddhartha did not believe. He came to *know* -- through the direct experience of the inner world he gained by meditating. What did he come to know? The state of consciousness referred to as "enlightenment." Of course, this word means nothing to a person who has not meditated herself.