How Long to Read The Valmiki Ramayana

By Bibek Debroy

How Long Does it Take to Read The Valmiki Ramayana?

It takes the average reader 24 hours to read The Valmiki Ramayana by Bibek Debroy

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

Description

The Valmiki Ramayana remains a living force in the lives of the Indian people. A timeless epic, it recounts the legend of the noble prince Rama and his battle to vanquish the demon king Ravana. Even before he is crowned king of Ayodhya, Rama is exiled to the Dandaka forests where he is accompanied by his beauteous wife Sita and loyal brother Lakshmana. Deep in the jungle, Sita is abducted by Ravana and taken to his island kingdom Lanka, setting into motion a dramatic chain of events that culminates in an epoch-defining war. Filled with adventure and spectacle, the Ramayana is also the...

How long is The Valmiki Ramayana?

The Valmiki Ramayana by Bibek Debroy is 1,440 pages long, and a total of 360,000 words.

This makes it 486% the length of the average book. It also has 440% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read The Valmiki Ramayana Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 32 hours and 47 minutes to read The Valmiki Ramayana aloud.

What Reading Level is The Valmiki Ramayana?

The Valmiki Ramayana 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.

Where Can I Buy The Valmiki Ramayana?

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