library is organized for use and maintained by a public body, an institution, a corporation, or a private individual. Public and institutional collections and services may be intended for use by people who choose not to—or cannot afford to—purchase an extensive collection themselves, who need material no individual can reasonably be expected to have, or who require professional assistance with their research. In addition to providing materials, libraries also provide the services of librarians who are experts at finding and organizing information and at interpreting information needs. Libraries often provide quiet areas for studying, and they also often offer common areas to facilitate group study and collaboration. Libraries often provide public facilities for access to their electronic resources and the Internet.
Library
The Vedic Library at the Arya Samaj strives to be a place where everyone, regardless of age, religion, erudition or status can feel comfortable to come for contemplation, study or leisure. We are proud to have a unique collection of nearly 5000 books in our growing library.
The management committee of Arya Samaj Greater Houston with the involvement of congregation endeavors to accomplish this mission through:
- Vedas and Vedic culture.
- Arya Samaj
- Puranas
- Buddhism
- Christianity
- Jainism
- Sikhism
- Islam
- Biographies
- General Knowledge
- History
- Politics
- Indian folk tales
- Indian mythology
- Stories from the scriptures
- Biographies of leaders
Bookstore
Many of the titles available in the library are also available for sale in the Arya Samaj Book Store, located in the main lobby, next to the library.
The Arya Samaj book store inventory includes books on,
- Hindu Dharma
- Vedic Philosophy
- Vedas
- Upanishad
- Ramayana
- Bhagavad-Gita
- Bhajans on CDs
The Books are available in Hindi as well as in English languages. The books available in the Book Store are priced reasonably. These books can be a valuable asset and excellent addition to your home library. The books can be used as a wonderful gift for the children and provide them as a source of knowledge on Hindu religion. A complete list of books is available at the Book Store and same can be provided via e-mail.