Essays

At present there is so much reading material in theworld that it is hard to make a selection.

Man reads books, magazines and newspapers fromdifferent angles. Students read books as they are prescribed in their courses.

Research scholars go through hundreds of books,magazines, etc. to complete their research. Several other people read so many things to increase their knowledge.

Generally, we read newspapers to get general information regarding news, sports, health, business etc.

The most important aspect of reading, however, is thepleasure it provides to us. When we open a book, suchas the Gitanjali, we are simply enthralled by readingthe very first line. As we read further, our curiosity Goes on increasing and similarly our pleasure.

Those who read technicalbooks actually do not get real pleasure. What they get is information regarding theirsubject.

Real pleasure is provided by literary and creativeworks. Such works are a storehouse of wisdom which has come down to us from ages.

Books are the common heritage of mankind. They have given consolation to innumerable souls through the ages.

Several noble souls like Banyan, Jawahar Lal, etc. spent their jail terms happily in the company of books. Nehruloved the poetry of Robert Frost, as is known to everychild.

When we read absorbing books such as dramas, novelsor poems, we forget all worries. We feel to have beentransported in a wonderland.

But we should only read books which enlighten us andelevate our spirits and those that spread happiness, Harmony and brotherhood.