Purity

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Purity by Rabindranath Tagore

 Life of my life, I shall ever try to keep my body pure, knowing 
that thy living touch is upon all my limbs. 

I shall ever try to keep all untruths out from my thoughts, knowing 
that thou art that truth which has kindled the light of reason in my mind. 

I shall ever try to drive all evils away from my heart and keep my 
love in flower, knowing that thou hast thy seat in the inmost shrine of my heart. 

And it shall be my endeavour to reveal thee in my actions, knowing it 
is thy power gives me strength to act.

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