How Long to Read Ritual in an Oscillating Universe

How Long Does it Take to Read Ritual in an Oscillating Universe?

It takes the average reader 3 hours and 44 minutes to read Ritual in an Oscillating Universe by Richard H. Davis

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

Description

Saiva liturgy is performed in a world that oscillates: a world permeated by the presence of Siva, where humans live in a condition of bondage and where the highest aim of the soul is to attain liberation from its fetters. In this account of Indian temple ritual, Richard Davis uses medieval Hindu texts to describe the world as it is envisioned by Saiva siddhanta and the way daily worship reflects and acts within that world. He argues that this worship is not simply a set of ritualized gestures, but rather a daily catechism in which the worshiper puts into action all the major themes of Saiva philosophy: the cyclic pattern of cosmic emission and reabsorption, the human path of attaining liberation, the manifestation of divinity in the world, and the proper interrelationship of humanity and god. In re-creating the convictions and intentions of a well-versed worshiper of the twelfth century, Davis moves back and forth between philosophical and ritual texts, demonstrating the fundamental Saiva belief that the capacities of humans to know about the world and to act within it are two inter-related modalities of the unitary power of consciousness. Originally published in 1991. The Princeton Legacy Library uses the latest print-on-demand technology to again make available previously out-of-print books from the distinguished backlist of Princeton University Press. These editions preserve the original texts of these important books while presenting them in durable paperback and hardcover editions. The goal of the Princeton Legacy Library is to vastly increase access to the rich scholarly heritage found in the thousands of books published by Princeton University Press since its founding in 1905.

How long is Ritual in an Oscillating Universe?

Ritual in an Oscillating Universe by Richard H. Davis is 218 pages long, and a total of 56,244 words.

This makes it 74% the length of the average book. It also has 69% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Ritual in an Oscillating Universe Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 5 hours and 7 minutes to read Ritual in an Oscillating Universe aloud.

What Reading Level is Ritual in an Oscillating Universe?

Ritual in an Oscillating Universe is suitable for students ages 12 and up.

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