How Long to Read The Literary Life of Yājñavalkya

How Long Does it Take to Read The Literary Life of Yājñavalkya?

It takes the average reader 7 hours and 11 minutes to read The Literary Life of Yājñavalkya by Steven E. Lindquist

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Description

In this fascinating study, Steven E. Lindquist investigates the intersections between historical context and literary production in the "life" of Yājñavalkya, the most important ancient Indian literary figure prior to the Buddha. Known for his sharp tongue and deep thought, Yājñavalkya is associated with a number of "firsts" in Indian religious literary history: the first person to discuss brahman and ātman thoroughly; the first to put forth a theory of karma and reincarnation; the first to renounce his household life; and the first to dispute with women in religious debate. Throughout early Indian history, he was seen as a priestly bearer of ritual authority, a sage of mystical knowledge, and an innovative propagator of philosophical ideas and religious law. Drawing on history, literary studies, ritual studies, Sanskrit philology, narrative studies, and philosophy, Lindquist traces Yājñavalkya’s literary life—from his earliest mentions in ritual texts, through his developing biography in the Upaniṣads, and finally to his role as a hoary sage in narrative literature—offering the first detailed monograph on this central figure in early Indian religious and literary history.

How long is The Literary Life of Yājñavalkya?

The Literary Life of Yājñavalkya by Steven E. Lindquist is 418 pages long, and a total of 107,844 words.

This makes it 141% the length of the average book. It also has 132% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read The Literary Life of Yājñavalkya Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 9 hours and 49 minutes to read The Literary Life of Yājñavalkya aloud.

What Reading Level is The Literary Life of Yājñavalkya?

The Literary Life of Yājñavalkya is suitable for students ages 12 and up.

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