How Long to Read The Wisdom of the Vedas

How Long Does it Take to Read The Wisdom of the Vedas?

It takes the average reader 2 hours and 53 minutes to read The Wisdom of the Vedas by Jagadish Chatterji

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

Description

How did the universe come into being? What is the nature of God? Of the human spirit? All who seek understanding will find this book an illuminating presentation of India's oldest and most profound religious and philosophical tradition. The Wisdom of the Vedas was first published in 1931 by Kailas Press under the title India's Outlook on Life. The Theosophical Publishing House published a second edition in 1973, and again in 1980 under the Quest imprint. The present 1992 edition was edited to reflect the modern use of inclusive language, and includes an introduction by Vedic scholar David Frawley. Mr. Frawley explains to the Western reader, "The Vedas are the original scripture or source teaching of the Hindu tradition, from which its many branches of Vedanta, Yoga, and Tantra have emerged through time, and to which they all look back with reverence." The Vedas are also "..the background relative to which the Buddhist religion evolved, and Buddhism also preserves many Vedic terms and practices." The study then, of the Vedas is important to understanding many different Eastern teachings. The author is from India, and has an unusual ability to frame the subtleties of Eastern thought for the Western world.

How long is The Wisdom of the Vedas?

The Wisdom of the Vedas by Jagadish Chatterji is 172 pages long, and a total of 43,344 words.

This makes it 58% the length of the average book. It also has 53% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read The Wisdom of the Vedas Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 3 hours and 56 minutes to read The Wisdom of the Vedas aloud.

What Reading Level is The Wisdom of the Vedas?

The Wisdom of the Vedas is suitable for students ages 10 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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