How Long to Read Māyā in the Bhāgavata Purāṇa

How Long Does it Take to Read Māyā in the Bhāgavata Purāṇa?

It takes the average reader 4 hours and 22 minutes to read Māyā in the Bhāgavata Purāṇa by Gopal K. Gupta

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

Description

The idea of Māyā pervades Indian philosophy. It is enigmatic, multivalent, and foundational, with its oldest referents found in the Rig Veda. This book explores Māyā's rich conceptual history, and then focuses on the highly developed theology of Māyā found in the Sanskrit Bhāgavata Purāṇa, one of the most important Hindu sacred texts. Gopal K. Gupta examines Māyā's role in the Bhāgavata's narratives, paying special attention to its relationship with other key concepts in the text, such as human suffering (duḥkha), devotion (bhakti), and divine play (līlā). In the Bhāgavata, Māyā is often identified as the divine feminine, and has a far-reaching influence. For example, Māyā is both the world and the means by which God creates the world, as well as the facilitator of God's play, paradoxically revealing him to his devotees by concealing his majesty. While Vedānta philosophy typically sees Māyā as a negative force, the Bhāgavata affirms that Māyā also has a positive role, as Māyā is ultimately meant to draw living beings toward Krishna and intensify their devotion to him.

How long is Māyā in the Bhāgavata Purāṇa?

Māyā in the Bhāgavata Purāṇa by Gopal K. Gupta is 256 pages long, and a total of 65,536 words.

This makes it 86% the length of the average book. It also has 80% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Māyā in the Bhāgavata Purāṇa Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 5 hours and 58 minutes to read Māyā in the Bhāgavata Purāṇa aloud.

What Reading Level is Māyā in the Bhāgavata Purāṇa?

Māyā in the Bhāgavata Purāṇa 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.

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