How Long to Read Harischandra

How Long Does it Take to Read Harischandra?

It takes the average reader and 42 minutes to read Harischandra by Prof. T. N. Prabhakar

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

Description

Popularly known as Satya Harishchandra, he is truth and honesty incarnate. This is the story of Harishchandra as found in the Markandeya Purana. He belonged to the Ikshawaku clan, the same clan as Sri Rama’s. He was righteous, truthful and a model to others. On a hunting expedition, he once got possessed by Vigneshwara and spoke so harshly that Sage Vishwamitra’s concentration was disturbed. As dakshina, he agreed to give away all that he possessed except his own dharmas, his wife and son. Unable to pay the sage the dakshina for conducting the Rajasuya yajna, he sold his son and wife to a Brahmin who used them as his slaves. Later, out of desperation, he himself became a chandala’s slave. Gradually, he became a chandala himself and worked in a crematorium, grabbing the shrouds from dead bodies and eating whatever was available to him. A year passed this way with him experiencing untold suffering. He couldn’t recognize his wife who had brought their son for cremation as he had been bitten by a snake and was dead. His sorrow knew no bounds when he realized that it was his son who was no more. After lighting his son’s pyre, he sat in meditation of Lord SriKrishna. Yama appeared before him and said that the Lord had staged all this drama to prove to the world what an exemplary king Harishchandra was. The Gods approached the burning pyre and rained nectar on it. Out came Rohitashwa. With Devendra’s blessings, Harishchandra went to Ayodhya where he received sage Vishwamithra’s blessings as well. He requested Devendra to bless all his subjects as he wanted to share it with them. He was truly a model king, one who went to the extent of taking his subjects to heaven, something no king had ever done! Our other books here can be searched using #BharathaSamskruthiPrakashana

How long is Harischandra?

Harischandra by Prof. T. N. Prabhakar is 42 pages long, and a total of 10,584 words.

This makes it 14% the length of the average book. It also has 13% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Harischandra Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes and 57 minutes to read Harischandra aloud.

What Reading Level is Harischandra?

Harischandra is suitable for students ages 8 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.

Where Can I Buy Harischandra?

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