How Long to Read The Upanishads

How Long Does it Take to Read The Upanishads?

It takes the average reader 3 hours and 30 minutes to read The Upanishads by Alistair Shearer

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

Description

The Upanishads are key texts of the ageless wisdom known as the Perennial Philosophy. This lucid new translation presents selections from the eleven traditionally considered the most important: the Māṇḍūkya, Kena, Chāndogya, Īsha, Brihadāranyaka, Taittirīya, Mundaka, Kaushītaki, Maitrī, Katha and Shvetāshvatara. Each selection is preceded by an incisive introduction that explains simply and clearly Sanskrit terms and yogic concepts that might otherwise be obscure. What emerges is that these writings, composed in the forest retreats of India some twenty-five centuries ago, address still vital...

How long is The Upanishads?

The Upanishads by Alistair Shearer is 206 pages long, and a total of 52,736 words.

This makes it 70% the length of the average book. It also has 64% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read The Upanishads Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 4 hours and 48 minutes to read The Upanishads aloud.

What Reading Level is The Upanishads?

The Upanishads 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.

When deciding what to show young students always use your best judgement and consult a professional.

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