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Eyes are constantly glued to screens; “nobody reads anymore.” Is this you believe? Fr. Faustine Lobo, Director of Father Muller Charitable Institutions says this as a misconception. “Reading is NOT decreasing,” he clarifies, “in fact, reading has increased. It has taken different forms: WhatsApp, Websites, social media; there is no time that we are not reading. What is reduced is the habit of Book Reading.”
Read this article in this critical distinction. It is about the vital mission of the Read Book Foundation, and their initiatives under the visionary leadership of President Dr. S. L. Kadadevarmath. Searching and finding the most profound purpose of Libraries in the modern era.
- The Foundation is encouraging people to read and championing a specific, essential kind of reading for the human mind.
The Rhythm of a Book vs. The Ride of a Screen
Imagine the act of reading a book as entering an elevator in a vast mall of ideas. It moves at a steady pace, aligned with your mind’s natural rhythm. It allows you to absorb the landscape of thought, to connect ideas, and to arrive at an elevated space of understanding and clarity. This is a meditative process; it enhances your abilities for deep focus and reflection.
Now, contrast this with “Unorganised Reading” on digital devices. This is the Giant Wheel or Roller Coaster of information. It is a thrilling, often disorienting ride of fragmented notifications, hyperlinks, and endless scrolls. It hurtles you through highs and lows of emotion and data, often leaving you in a lost state of mental fatigue. While a “skydiver”; an expert equipped with the “Artificial Intelligence” of sharp critical thinking, may navigate it brilliantly, the average mind, especially a developing one, is often left confused.
The Read Book Foundation understands this dichotomy. Its mission is to equip the youth not by rejecting the digital world, but by providing the essential counterbalance: the mental sanctuary of a book.
Book Reading as a Wellness Practice
The Foundation’s initiatives go beyond literacy; they are a form of intellectual and mental wellness. In a world grappling with digital anxiety and shortened attention spans, the act of reading a physical book is a therapeutic exercise. It is a dedicated time for the mind to decelerate, to focus on a single narrative, and to engage in deep, reflective thought. This isn’t just reading; it is a meditation that builds cognitive resilience, empathy, and a stable inner self.
Meaningful Teamwork in the Library
This vision extends beyond the individual. The Foundation fosters Meaningful Teamwork at libraries and reading circles. Here, students don’t just read in isolation; they gather, discuss, and reflect together. They become part of a community that values depth over distraction, and collaborative understanding over scrolling. This transforms the library from a silent repository of books into a dynamic hub for shared intellectual growth and purposeful collaboration.
A Holistic Vision for a Conscious Future
While the core of this mission is book reading, the Foundation’s roots in this principle allow its other branches to flourish with greater meaning. Initiatives like “Save Water, Grow Trees” and “Clean Karnataka, Green Karnataka” teach environmental mindfulness. Life skills and health guides for adolescents promote physical and emotional wellness. Development of communication skills is part of nurturing brilliant, collaborative, responsible, capable individuals.
The Read Book Foundation is to be immensely appreciated for what it does and for why it does it. Under Dr. Kadadevarmath’s leadership, it is offering the youth of Karnataka an elevator to elevated thought. It reminds us that in the relentless roller coaster of the modern world, the steady, rhythmic, and profound act of reading a book is one of the most wholesome and necessary practices we can preserve. The Read Book Foundation is cultivating readers and help them nurture mindful, well, and deeply connected human beings.
