A discussion around the book, The Untold Story of Sita: An Empowering Tale for Our Time. The author of the book, Dena Merriam explores the purpose of Ma Sita. The book delves into the deeper imports of her descent and the impact she had on the lives of the common people in the Treta Yuga. The purpose of sharing these intimate stories is to help people see the long arc of their life, whether they retain memories or not, to help overcome fear and anxiety about death, to understand more fully the workings of cause and effect and to know that each one of us, moment to moment, is creating the blueprint for our future.
About the Speakers:
Dena Merriam
A long-time meditation practitioner in the lineage of Kriya Yoga, she came in contact with Guru Paramhansa Yogananda at the age of 20. During her years of meditation, many vivid memories of past births began to emerge, revealing an intricate and subtle pattern of cause and effect, the law of karmic unfolding. These memories became the subject of her books.
Dr. Karan Singh
Karan Singh PMSP is an Indian politician and philosopher. He is the Titular Maharaja of the princely state of Jammu and Kashmir. From 1952 to 1965 he was the Sadr-i-Riyasat of the state of Jammu and Kashmir. Karan Singh was a member of India’s Upper House of Parliament, the Rajya Sabha, representing the national capital territory of Delhi. He is a senior member of the Indian National Congress party.
G.D. Bakshi
Major General Gagan Deep Bakshi was commissioned into the Indian Army from IMA Dehradun in November 1971. He commanded the 6 Jammu and Kashmir Rifles. He was awarded the Vishisht Seva Medal for commanding a battalion in the Kargil War. He was awarded the Sena Medal for distinguished service in commanding a battalion during counter-insurgency drives.