Question

Why does Siddhartha decline to follow Gautama’s teachings?

Siddhartha thinks that he is more enlightened than Gautama.

Govinda suggests it, and Siddhartha goes along with him.

Siddhartha believes that he must find his own path to enlightenment.

Gautama’s way is too difficult for Siddhartha.

Answer 1

Siddhartha believes that he must find his own path to enlightenment.

Step-by-step explanation:

Siddhartha cannot believe in Nirvana, if it means separation from life's suffering.

By leaving Gotama, Siddhartha rejects the prescribed formula for reaching enlightenment that this religion offers.