Introduction. Good food is a necessary requirement for a good health, in the same way good books are required for our healthy mind. Reading Learning process develops our mind and add a lot to our knowledge as well as experience. Different types of useful books are available in our school Libraries. We need a lot of books for the total development of our mind. In the matter of books, India has been very rich from the ancient times. We have many proofs of libraries with a lot of books which were available in our older Nalanda and Taxila Universities.
Books are our true Friends. It is the universal truth that the book are our true friends. They are our never failing companions. They stand by us in the hour of grief and depression. Mahatma Gandhi always said, "Whenever I am in distress, I go to the lap of mother Gita to get solace." By mother Gita he means the Bhagvad Gita, the great gospel-book of truth preached by Lord Krishna to his friend Arjuna. All our holy books provide a lot of help for changing our attitude towards life. They have been instrumental in our progress.
Books are our Guide. We cannot remember all the things in our life, so, books are very important to guide us. The word 'progress' will disappear altogether in the absence of books. It is upon us to choose good books Their choice is like the selection of good friends. We should not be in hurry at the time of selection of books. By right selection, we can meet the masterminds of the world in the cosiness of your drawing room. They are there to give you a word of advice, a word of hope, cheer and a won I which can change the very course of life. All our great men are fond of books and seek inspiration from them. We can solve all the problems of life through books.
Different sort of books. Books are available in ample number. We can have books based on science and technology, commerce, humanities or moral values. In our school curriculum/syllabus, Delhi Bureau of Text Books (DBT) and National Council of Educational Research And Training (NCERT) provide us the books on all subjects. Then private publishers print the guides and refresher books for the students' help. Many books are meant for serious reading. They are read for examination purpose. Our book-shops are flooded with many books of recreation or entertainment.
Duties of students regarding their books. Students should have a right choice of books. They should handle the books in the library or any where very carefully. Books are never a waste. All old and new books have the same importance. Students should regard them as true friends, guides and well-wishers.
Completion. Today is the time of tough competition. We have to study so many books to ease-out the tension of our examinations. The quality of books can change the course of our life. Books are important not only for the students but also for the doctors, scientists and lawyers.
