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3. Worship
Worship of the Self
O man, there is a god within you, there is a temple within your heart. But you have never worshipped or adored that god.
You have never rung the bells or blown the conches in adoration to the god within you. There is fearful silence within the temple of your heart.
You have never cleaned the temple of your heart. So much of dirt has accumulated there ! The poor god has been submerged in the heap of rubbish. Just clean the temple of your heart once, so that you may see the god within.
The darkness within you is so intense that you can see nothing. You light up candles and place them outside you. Just carry one lighted candle within you and see what. is there.
There is no incense within you. There is nothing but foul smell. Do you keep the temple of the god within you so dirty? You have never offered even one flower on this alter.
Apply sandal upon the god within. Offer him garlands.. of fowers.
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