Library in Hindu Temples

Every temple should have a free access mini library. The mini library should comprise of selected Hinduism related books for all ages. The books such as Mahabharata, Ramayana, Bhagavad Gita and Upanishad, Vedas, quotes from famous Hindu leaders such as Mahatma Gandhi, Swami Vivekananda, and their biographies should be made available to be read in the temple. This will encourage people to sit and learn about the religion, build intellectuality and hinder superstitious believes. The books should be reviewed before displayed in that library to avoid the misleading books that encourage superstitions. If needed, there should be volunteers who are willing to rewrite the books in simple words for easier understanding of the message. Even CDs and DVDs that is related to Hinduism should be made available. As after prayers most of the time was spend on talking to each other, using the resources in this library can change the temple’s environment too. I personally feel it will be a good move to bring a positive change to understanding of Hinduism. A number of Hindu temples in overseas have started this practice. Why don't we?

http://www.hindutemplesatx.org/home.html

http://www.hindutemple.ca/

http://www.hindutemplestlouis.org/Community/Library.aspx

Let’s be a more intellectual and sensible Hindus.