Why should we follow strictly purity in thoughts, words and deeds, if we are determined to express our gratitude to the Creator? Bhagawan reminds us today. Through pure actions, the mind also gets purified. But mere purity of mind is not enough. The mind has to develop concentration. For cultivating concentration, devotion is of great value. Bhakti means getting rid of the separation from Bhagawan. There must be the realisation that the Divine is omnipresent and that you cannot separate yourself from God. To remember the omnipresent Divine, to chant His glories and adore Him, you need the tongue (power of speech). Jayadeva hailed the tongue as a God-given instrument to glorify the Lord. This sacred instrument should not be misused in any way for speaking ill of others or causing unhappiness to them. As enjoined in the Gita, avoid unpleasant speech and use only words that are true, comforting and good. Harshness in speech should be avoided. Only when the tongue is used in this way can it become pure and sacred. When your speech is sanctified, your life itself becomes sanctified!