How Long to Read Shaiva Devotional Songs of Kashmir

How Long Does it Take to Read Shaiva Devotional Songs of Kashmir?

It takes the average reader 3 hours and 33 minutes to read Shaiva Devotional Songs of Kashmir by Constantina Rhodes

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

Description

Utpaladeva was considered a siddha, a "perfected being," one of the masters of the tantric tradition in Kashmir, and he is best known for his philosophical treatises. The Shivastotravali reflects Utpaladeva's philosophy, known as the Pratyabhijna school. And yet it is unique among the author's works in its not being a straightforward philosophical treatise but instead, as Dr. Bailly points out in her introduction, more of a spiritual diary of one who is actually treading the path of Shiva. The path that Utpaladeva has chosen does not require leaving one's home and heading for a mountain cave; instead it calls for changing one's view of the world, for leading a life of divine recognition while carrying on with ordinary life. In clearly written, lucid prose Dr. Bailly illuminates the many facets of Utpaladeva's quest. At the core of his spiritual journey is the enigmatic relationship between devotion and grace: how much does spiritual attainment depend upon the individual's efforts, and how much is a divine gift? And how are these to be realized while living in the midst of society, maintaining worldly obligations and lifestyle? For over a thousand years the Shaiva community of Kashmir has used in its worship the hymns of Utpaladeva's Shivastotravali. Here for the first time these hymns are presented in translation as English verse along with the Sanskrit, a clear and lively introduction, two appendices on special aspects of Kashmir Shaivism, and additional notes.

How long is Shaiva Devotional Songs of Kashmir?

Shaiva Devotional Songs of Kashmir by Constantina Rhodes is 212 pages long, and a total of 53,424 words.

This makes it 72% the length of the average book. It also has 65% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Shaiva Devotional Songs of Kashmir Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 4 hours and 51 minutes to read Shaiva Devotional Songs of Kashmir aloud.

What Reading Level is Shaiva Devotional Songs of Kashmir?

Shaiva Devotional Songs of Kashmir 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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