O Adorable Lord Of Mercy and Love
Salutations and prostrations unto Thee
Thou art Omnipresent,Omnipotent,Omniscient
Thou art the Indweller of all beings. 

Grant us an understanding heart
Equal vision,balanced mind
Faith,devotion and wisdom
Grant us inner spiritual strength
To resist temptation and to control the mind 
Free us from egoism,lust,greed and hatred.
Fill our hearts with divine virtues. 

Let us behold Thee in these names and forms
Let us serve Thee in all these names and forms
Let us ever remember Thee
Let us ever sing Thy Glories
Let Thy Name be ever on our lips 
Let us abide in Thee for ever and ever.

Om Shanthi Shanthi Shanthi 

                              - H.H.Sri Swami Sivananda

Colorful India. Streets of Tanjore

Travel

Local Teashop in Tanjore South India.

Locals and tourist dancing away fun to watch.

Temple elephant common in India.

Inside the Big Temple.

Nice but the walls could use a paint job.

A tour guide explains deities and wall mural.

Breakfast Smoothie

Description: This is really a simple and fast breakfast, but so packed with flavor and fiber, it’s a meal in itself. Don’t you love the wicked purple color!?! 

Ingredients:
½ to 1 Banana
½ cup Blueberries
½ cup Low-Fat Yogurt
¼ tsp Vanilla Extract
4 Tbsp Muesli
1 cup Milk
Optional:
Honey or Agave
Ice Cubes

Directions:
1. Depending on how thick you like the smoothie, add ½ to 1 banana and ½ a cup blueberries.

2. Pour in the yogurt, milk and vanilla extract for a little extra flavor. Toss in the muesli, and if you like a few ice cubes. You can also add a little honey if you like it sweet. I use Agave. I avoid sugar.

3. Use a VITAMIX  for about 45 to 60 seconds. Until everything has blended well and the muesli has been pulverized.