How Long to Read A Thousand Teachings

How Long Does it Take to Read A Thousand Teachings?

It takes the average reader 4 hours and 54 minutes to read A Thousand Teachings by Śaṅkara

Assuming a reading speed of 250 words per minute. Learn more

Description

This is the best introduction to Vedanta and to Śaṅkara's philosophy. The Upadeśasāhasrī, or A Thousand Teachings consists of a metrical part and a prose part. In the metrical part, Sankara discusses the basic philosophical problems of non-dualism, at the same time refuting the teachings of other philosophical schools. In the prose part, he explains how to teach the way to self realization--to enlightenment. Śaṅkara and the great Abhinavagupta are generally regarded as the two greatest thinkers in the long history of Indian philosophy. Sankara represented Advaita Vedanta, a non-dualistic view of ultimate reality. Most of his works are commentaries on classics of Indian thought. A Thousand Teachings is the only non-commentarial work that can be attributed to him; the other independent writings ascribed to him are probably spurious.

How long is A Thousand Teachings?

A Thousand Teachings by Śaṅkara is 292 pages long, and a total of 73,584 words.

This makes it 99% the length of the average book. It also has 90% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read A Thousand Teachings Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 6 hours and 42 minutes to read A Thousand Teachings aloud.

What Reading Level is A Thousand Teachings?

A Thousand Teachings is suitable for students ages 12 and up.

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