by Ravindranath Tagore

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 the the temple to bow down your head in prayer
first learn to bow in humility before your fellowmen...

go not to the temple to play on bended knees
first bend own 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...