With Vasudeva

Physically: Siddhartha, still in fine clothes meets the ferryman, Vasudeva, and envies his life. Vasudeva takes Siddhartha in and he changes his lifestyle. Siddhartha lives with the ferryman and becomes his assistance. He learns many new things from Vasudeva.
Mentally: Siddhartha is awakened by the river. He believes "no true seeker could not accept any teachings not if he sincerely wished to find something" (110). Teachings alone will not help you find something. He has learned that the experiences are what make you find it. He did just that and he attained peace.
Spiritually: With Vasudeva and being by the river, Siddhartha is the happiest he has been. He attained peace and enlightenment. He is completely content with his life.

Socially: Siddhartha meets Vasudeva and instantly connects to him. Vasudeva is an excellent listener while Siddhartha talks. They live and work happily together. He also comes in contact with Kamala after many years. Now Siddhartha has a son and must learn how to care for him after Kamala dies.

Important Quote and Significance: "You have already learned from the river that it is good to strive downwards, to sink, to seek the depths" (105). Vasudeva is telling Siddhartha that the down, low, and bad experiences that have happened make you who you are. They help you get to where you are and overall shape what you've become.