How Long to Read Modern Jainism

How Long Does it Take to Read Modern Jainism?

It takes the average reader 3 hours and 24 minutes to read Modern Jainism by Pankaj Jain

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

Description

This book presents a substantive yet accessible introduction to the modern thought of Jainism. It examines the life and thought of some of the most influential 19th and 20th-century Jain ascetic leaders that remain little known in the Western world. The book's first part provides a detailed philosophical overview of Jain thought based on the translation of a seminal Hindi text Jain Darshan. The second part introduces eight Jain saints from the major Jain sects, including their biographies, philosophical perspectives, and related contemporary movements flourishing in various places across India and beyond. The author also shares his ethnographic experiences in several chapters. Furthermore the book provides a detailed glossary of terms in Sanskrit, Prakrit, Hindi, Gujarati, and Rajasthani and their English meanings. An indispensable book that offers innovative insights into several crucial Jain movements and how they helped shape modern Indian society and beyond. The book includes historical, philological, and anthropological accounts of modern Jainism.

How long is Modern Jainism?

Modern Jainism by Pankaj Jain is 198 pages long, and a total of 51,084 words.

This makes it 67% the length of the average book. It also has 62% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Modern Jainism Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 4 hours and 39 minutes to read Modern Jainism aloud.

What Reading Level is Modern Jainism?

Modern Jainism is suitable for students ages 12 and up.

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