Batman and Robin? Or Was It Siddhartha and Govinda?

As many of you might know, every great hero or person has a sidekick that appears in times of need and is always loyal no matter what consequences await for him. In this case, we can see it with Govinda. He is the person who most loves (not erotica) and admires the great Siddhartha. He is what people now call a true friend. And let me tell you; nowadays they are actually hard to find. Think of someone who doesn’t want you for personal gain other than your family. It is tough, isn’t it? Up to the point in which Govinda meets the illustrious one, there was not one time when he didn’t follow his friend. In other words, he was like a slave who loved Siddhartha. And the thing that made him a slave was being the shadow hiding inside the greatness of his friend.

Were can you find someone that will do whatever you want, not because of fear, but because of love? Govinda followed and protected him anywhere he went. When he left home Govinda followed him. When he left the Samanas and Govinda was happy, he still followed him. How can someone be so loyal to a friend?

After they met the Buddha, I thought that Govinda would still follow him but something unexpected happened. Govinda saw more knowledge in the Buddha than in his friend so he left him. I was quite shocked when this happened because I thought Govinda couldn't do anything by himself. I still think Govinda is a shadow. Maybe now he is a more present shadow, but with his personality he will never be a leader. He passed from being an only follower to one of many. I also think this is actually the first decision he makes alone. But we also have to acknowledge that Siddhartha also suffered with this lost. He is a leader so it didn't affect it as much, but it did affect him. "The Buddha has robbed me, thought Siddhartha." Siddhartha pg.29.

Foils are important, they help the main character be the person he wants to be. Govinda followed Siddhartha. This made Siddhartha feel empowered and better because he saw people loved and admired him. No one thinks the foil will be independent, so this story is full of surprises. When have you heard that the sidekick leaves the hero? It is not very common.

Apparently Robin is as important as Batman.