When was the last time you read a book? Obviously, a second ago or an hour ago. Books make us aware of this mysterious world. This world is full of facts, theories, concepts, emotions, adventures, stories and what not?
Reading is what intrigues us. We all want to read adventurous stuff, fantasies, suspenders and many more.…. Don`t we? But how exactly our book choices define us? What are the factors that affect our reading choices and how they work as remedy?
Reading choice of each and every person is different. These depend on what type of person you are, what you want to feel ,and what you want to experience by reading books.
Reading is a feeling whose roots depend on our mood. A happy person likes to read enthusiastic and energetic stories from books. A sentimentalist reads about the emotional contents of stories in a book. A depressed person reads about sad stories and emotional contents and what not! These examples imply that our personality is greatly defined by our book choices.
Health and knowledge are also affected by our reading choices. The more we read, the better we learn, grasp and consolidate things. The person who reads emotional things gets affected by health problems if he takes the things given in a book to heart.
Everyone has a different reading choice. While children find it fascinating to read about thrillers and adventurous stories, adults find it interesting to read factual books. Some adults like reading love stories and fantasies, whereas some read romantic stories. On the other hand, women like to learn about food item recipes from the net and other resources. In addition to the above, the old like reading about helping the needy and taking wise decisions in one’s life. They like to enjoy every single moment of their life. That’s how our reading choices define us. Impressive and compelling, isn’t it?
But reading about some childhood stories about old school days refreshes us in every aspect and is almost liked by all. Doesn`t it? People belonging to different ages like these books, which include some thrillers, suspense, dramas. Due to these factors, the stories become engaging and make us move to the next page out of curiosity.
Enthralling books make the reader crave for more. One of such books includes the book ‘Malgudi Days’ by R.K Narayan. This book fascinates each and every person about a naughty boy named Swami and its adventures during the Malgudi Days.
Firstly, why should we read this book?
- You may remember your childhood days.
- You will be full of exuberance after reading few pages
- The book contents will make you covet for more
- Suspenders will make you to improve your imaginative skills
- Your mood will get better
- Your health and immunity will increase due to the excitement and happiness after reading
Secondly, it is relatable to everyone.
No one can say he has always told the truth. Predicaments make us tell some lies because our truth may hurt someone. Also, one need not worry about the story because it contains many twisters. Everyone faces worse situations during some parts of our life, but one should never feel discouraged about it. This will make us hopeful about our future.
Thirdly, it also makes the use of a variety of resources and influences our culture.
- While browsing through books, surfing through the internet or looking at a friend’s book, one can find that Malgudi days is a popular book that brings out minute information of Indian Customs, parents and tradition.
- The role of Indian parents in the life of children in bringing punctuality, discipline and respect for elders in the minds of children.
- As it is full of thrillers and excuses, children find it awesome.
Fourthly, what can we learn from it?
- Respect for one’s elders. Respecting one’s elders is inconspicuous in this modern era. But it reflects one`s ethos, culture and moral characters.
- Funny and full of enthusiasm. You may not find any part tedious and illogical. It brings laughter at every phase.
- Swami`s unwise actions seem that he is stupid while in some parts, it seems that he is innocent and thoughtful about his excuses.
- He acts as a model of Indian society. It brings out our tradition and culture and makes it famous throughout the world.
Some facts:
- It was shot in Karnataka with characters such as Swami, Shankar, Girish. However, it was played in Hindi most of the time and was watched in almost all parts of India
- Manjunath was a Kannada youngster artist of repute who did not know an expression of Hindi. Nevertheless, he played the role of Swami and used to memorize all his dialogues before shooting and delivering them.
- It was published through the intrusion of a friend and neighbor who was studying at Oxford University.
Reading acts as a bridge between reader and the author of the book. Everyone has their own choice of reading. One`s reading choice is independent of the other. It can act as a leisure time activity and can improve one`s imaginative skills and health…and that’s exactly how it acts as a remedy for all of us!!
By Jagannath Pradhan