The True Temple is Within -- Mystic Verses of Sant Ramananda (Said to be the Guru of Kabir)
Mystic poem of Sant Ramananda or Ramanand originally written in Hindi, a response to an invitation to go to a temple, and the answer states there is no need to visit a temple because God is within a person, all pervasive in everything and everyone. It is included in the Sikh Scriptures, the Adi Granth (Guru Granth).
Where should I go? I am happy at home. My heart will not go with me, My mind has become crippled.
One day, a desire welled up in my mind, I ground up sandalwood, along with several fragrant oils. I went to the temple, to worship Him there, Then my Guru showed me Brahman* [Ultimate Reality, God], within my heart.
Wherever I go, I find only water and stones, But Brahman is in everything. I have searched through all the Vedas and the Puranas, You go there, only if Brahman* were not here.
I am a sacrifice to You, O True Guru [Sat Guru]. You have dispelled all my confusion and doubt. Ramanand's Lord is the all-pervading Brahman*, The word of the Guru ends millions of karmas.
— Ramananda
NOTE: *Brahman is used here to refer to the Formless Supreme Being.
