How Long to Read Patanjali's Yoga Sutras

How Long Does it Take to Read Patanjali's Yoga Sutras?

It takes the average reader 2 hours and 39 minutes to read Patanjali's Yoga Sutras by Orit Sen-Gupta

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

Description

In this much-anticipated volume, Orit Sen Gupta's attentive translation serves the needs of students of wisdom and practitioners of yoga alike. Clear, precise and insightful, it offers three distinct arrangements of the text, allowing an engagement with it as written philosophical treatise, and in its original spirit as sutra – composed for chanting and heartful inquiry.Part One sets out each sutra in the original Devanagari script, followed by a Sanskrit transliteration, and then by a careful English translation, as close as possible to the original. Each word here is translated separately to encourage students to have their own direct encounter with Patanjali's philosophy and expression. In addition, a lexicon of main terms is provided to assist students in building their working knowledge of Sanskrit yogic vocabulary. Part Two is a bilingual arrangement of the sutras on facing pages. Arranged for fluent reading and immediate clarity, it is ideal as an accompaniment to chanting practice – inviting contemporary yogis to experience the integrated understanding that can come with 'learning by heart' and the rhythm of Patanjali's renowned genius. Finally, Part Three provides a full version of the sutras in unbroken Devanagari script – for established or aspiring readers of Sanskrit.Innovatively arranged and meticulously prepared, this translation will prove a delight to dedicated yogis everywhere, proving as essential for integrated practice as a mat and a sitting cushion.

How long is Patanjali's Yoga Sutras?

Patanjali's Yoga Sutras by Orit Sen-Gupta is 156 pages long, and a total of 39,936 words.

This makes it 53% the length of the average book. It also has 49% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Patanjali's Yoga Sutras Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 3 hours and 38 minutes to read Patanjali's Yoga Sutras aloud.

What Reading Level is Patanjali's Yoga Sutras?

Patanjali's Yoga Sutras is suitable for students ages 10 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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