How Long to Read Essence of the Upanishads

How Long Does it Take to Read Essence of the Upanishads?

It takes the average reader 4 hours and 14 minutes to read Essence of the Upanishads by Eknath Easwaran

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

Description

The Katha Upanishad embraces the key ideas of Indian mysticism in a mythic story we can all relate to – the quest of a young hero, Nachiketa, who ventures into the land of death in search of immortality. But the insights of the Katha are scattered, hard to understand. Easwaran presents them systematically, and practically, as a way to explore deeper and deeper levels of personality, and to answer the age-old question, “Who am I?” Easwaran grew up in India, learned Sanskrit from a young age, and became a professor of English literature before coming to the West. His translation of The...

How long is Essence of the Upanishads?

Essence of the Upanishads by Eknath Easwaran is 252 pages long, and a total of 63,504 words.

This makes it 85% the length of the average book. It also has 78% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Essence of the Upanishads Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 5 hours and 47 minutes to read Essence of the Upanishads aloud.

What Reading Level is Essence of the Upanishads?

Essence of the Upanishads is suitable for students ages 12 and up.

Note that there may be other factors that effect this rating besides length that are not factored in on this page. This may include things like complex language or sensitive topics not suitable for students of certain ages.

When deciding what to show young students always use your best judgement and consult a professional.

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