How Long to Read The Aphorisms of Śiva

How Long Does it Take to Read The Aphorisms of Śiva?

It takes the average reader 4 hours and 42 minutes to read The Aphorisms of Śiva by Vasugupta

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

Description

The Shiva Sutra was revealed to Vasugupta by Shiva in order to counter the effects of dualism. This revelation initiated the hermeneutics of syntheses and exegesis climaxed by the great Abhinavagupta. The Shiva Sutra is the most important scripture in the Trika system of Kashmir Shaivism. As a book on yoga, it explains the nature and cause of bondage and the means to liberation from bondage. Bhāskara is in the direct lineage of Vasugupta. To Bhāskara's commentary, Mark Dyczkowski has added his translation of an anonymous commentary as an aid to understanding Bhāskara's interpretation. This anonymous writer also serves as a bridge between Kṣemarāja's and Bhāskara's commentaries, drawing from both. The commentary on each sutra is thus in three layers. Bhāskara's commentary is first, followed by the anonymous commentary, after which Dyczkowski adds his own exposition and compares Bhāskara and Kṣemarāja. Kṣemarāja's commentary, the Vimarsini, has been translated by Jaideva Singh and published by SUNY Press under the title Siva Sutra.

How long is The Aphorisms of Śiva?

The Aphorisms of Śiva by Vasugupta is 276 pages long, and a total of 70,656 words.

This makes it 93% the length of the average book. It also has 86% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read The Aphorisms of Śiva Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 6 hours and 26 minutes to read The Aphorisms of Śiva aloud.

What Reading Level is The Aphorisms of Śiva?

The Aphorisms of Śiva is suitable for students ages 12 and up.

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