Is reading of good books also an indispensable item of spiritual sadhana ?
Much reading confuses the mind; it fosters argumentation and intellectual pride. What I insist upon is putting the things read into practice - at least, a thing or two. Moreover, you must always remember that the book is only a pointer, a guide, a signpost. Reading is not completion of the journey. It is only the first step. Read for the sake of practicing, not for reading's sake. (SSS Vol 8, pg 111)