How Long to Read Vaisnavism, Saivism and Minor Religious Systems

How Long Does it Take to Read Vaisnavism, Saivism and Minor Religious Systems?

It takes the average reader 2 hours and 51 minutes to read Vaisnavism, Saivism and Minor Religious Systems by R. G. Bhandarkar

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Description

Description: This book is the earliest pioneering effort at tracing the historical origins of such major religious systems as Vaisnavism and Saivism, which, with the passage of time, came to dominate the Indian religious scene. In contradistinction to atheistic religions, such as Buddhism and Jainism, there ran a counter movement of religious theism which, as it were, would culminate in the establishment of Bhagavata cult, on the one hand, and, on the other, would terminate in development various Saivite sects. In order to show as to how Bhagavatism gave rise to a full-fledged theistic theology of Vaisnavism, Bhandarkar thoroughly examines the Narayaniya section of the Mahabharata. Likewise does he deal with the development Saivite thought. Even though the book was written at a time when Mohenjo-daro excavations had not been carried out, yet Bhandarkar has thoroughly examined the traces of Saivism in the Vedic hymns, which ultimately would find its full expression in the Svetasvatara Upanisad. Upon locating the sources of Vaisnavism and Saivism within the Vedic literature, Bhandarkar thereby moves on in studying the sects, and their theologies which both the Vaisnavites and Saivites, gave rise to. In addition to Vaisnavism and Saivism, Bhandarkar also has made a thorough study of such minor sects as the Saktas, Ganapatyas, and Sauras. The book contains a wealth of information, and the study of it will be an enriching experience to those who are desirous of delving deep in the ancient culture and religions of India.

How long is Vaisnavism, Saivism and Minor Religious Systems?

Vaisnavism, Saivism and Minor Religious Systems by R. G. Bhandarkar is 167 pages long, and a total of 42,919 words.

This makes it 56% the length of the average book. It also has 52% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Vaisnavism, Saivism and Minor Religious Systems Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 3 hours and 54 minutes to read Vaisnavism, Saivism and Minor Religious Systems aloud.

What Reading Level is Vaisnavism, Saivism and Minor Religious Systems?

Vaisnavism, Saivism and Minor Religious Systems is suitable for students ages 10 and up.

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