SOME THOUGHTS ON READING
In education, reading is one of the four major skills. It is
also a part of literacy.
In India 19th June is celebrated as ‘Reading Day’ to
recognize Puthuvayil Narayana Panicker’s contributions to promotion of literacy
and libraries. He belonged to Kerala.
There is no full literacy in India even today. Literacy and
reading of old and new books, magazines, newspapers, and documents depends on literacy.
“World Books Day” is also celebrated. It comes off on 23
April, the birthday of English poet-playwright William Shakespeare (1564-!616),
and recognizes “the scope of books – a link between the past and the future, a
bridge between generations and across cultures.”
Today a lot of reading
is taking place all over the world and due to this knowledge has become power.
English essayist Francis Bacon (1561-1626) said:”Reading
serves for delight, for ornament, for ability .----The crafty condemn it; the
simple admire it; the wise use it.”
American theologian Tryon Edwards (1809-1894) said: “Always
have a book at hand, in the parlor, on the table, for the family; a book of
condensed thought and striking anecdote, of sound maxims and truthful
apothegms. It will impress on your own mind a thousand valuable suggestions,
and teach your children a thousand lessons of truth and duty. Such a book is a
casket of jewels for your household.”
Finally, I would like to say reading is the cheapest
entertainment and a most lasting pleasure for every literate person.
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G.R.Kanwal
20 June 2024
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