Go not to the temple

Go not to the temple to put flowers
upon the feet of God,
First fill your own house with the
Fragrance of love...

Go not to the temple to light candles
before the altar of God,
First remove the darkness of sin from
your heart...

Go not to the temple to bow down
your head in prayer,
First learn to bow in humility before
your fellowmen...

Go not to the temple to pray on
bended knees,
First bend down to lift someone who
is down-trodden. ..

Go not to the temple to ask for
forgiveness for your sins,
First forgive from your heart those
who have sinned against you.
  
     -GURUDEV Rabindranath Tagore