How Long to Read Universal Message of the Bhagavad Gita

How Long Does it Take to Read Universal Message of the Bhagavad Gita?

It takes the average reader 24 hours and 6 minutes to read Universal Message of the Bhagavad Gita by Swami Ranganathananda

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

Description

Among the several modern commentaries on the Gita, this one is unique in the sense it is both down to earth and fascinatingly erudite. In explaining every verse, the author, the 13th President of Ramakrishna Math and Ramakrishna Mission, relates its real connotation and significance to not only what Shankaracharya said in his introduction to the Gita, or how Sri Ramakrishna and Swami Vivekananda interpreted it in terms of practical Vedanta, but also how it conforms to the thinking of some of the greatest Greek philosophers like Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle.The author also takes the readers on an enlightening voyage of discovery, where they meet Buddha, Mahavir, Tao, Christ and most of the thinkers in the West and he relates their thought by an ingenious interaction with the message of Sri Krishna. Even scientists like Einstein, famous neurologists like Charles Sherrington and poets like Wordsworth and Shelley and philosophers like Julian Huxley and Bertrand Russell are brought in by the author to give the readers an in-depth understanding of this great scripture. The author weaves every verse into the requirements of modern life and throws light on how man should lead his life while involved in his daily chores and fulfil his duties in accordance with the philosophy of action as taught by Sri Krishna. The book contains the Sanskrit slokas in Devanagari script, their English transliteration, simple meaning in English followed by explanation in English.

How long is Universal Message of the Bhagavad Gita?

Universal Message of the Bhagavad Gita by Swami Ranganathananda is 1,424 pages long, and a total of 361,696 words.

This makes it 481% the length of the average book. It also has 442% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Universal Message of the Bhagavad Gita Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 32 hours and 56 minutes to read Universal Message of the Bhagavad Gita aloud.

What Reading Level is Universal Message of the Bhagavad Gita?

Universal Message of the Bhagavad Gita 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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