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 Vernon Katz

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

Description

This new translation of The Upanishads is at once delightfully simple and rigorously learned, providing today’s readers with an accurate, accessible rendering of the core work of ancient Indian philosophy. The Upanishads are often considered the most important literature from ancient India. Yet many academic translators fail to capture the work’s philosophical and spiritual subtlety, while others convey its poetry at the cost of literal meaning. This new translation by Vernon Katz and Thomas Egenes fills the need for an Upanishads that is clear, simple, and insightful – yet remains faithful to the original Sanskrit. As Western Sanskrit scholars who have spent their lives immersed in meditative practice, Katz and Egenes offer a unique perspective in penetrating the depths of Eastern wisdom and expressing these insights in modern yet poetic language. Their historical introduction is suited to newcomers and experienced readers alike, providing the perfect entry to this unparalleled work.

How long is The Upanishads?

The Upanishads by Vernon Katz is 210 pages long, and a total of 52,500 words.

This makes it 71% 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 46 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.

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