What if Sita was a living teacher in the forest — not a mythological memory? Dena Merriam reads the story.

Merriam presents In Conversation with Sita, channelled through the voice of Devani — a Treta Yuga village woman who recognises Sita not as the Maharani but as the hidden Rishika who has been appearing to her in dreams. The reading, from Chapter Two titled “The Yoga of Transcending Name and Form,” unfolds with literary precision and devotional depth. Merriam’s retelling humanises Sita as forest recluse, mother, and profound teacher — while the seeker’s instinct to “wait until I am called” before approaching her captures the essence of yogic surrender. A rare, intimate members-only session.

About the Speaker:
Dena Merriam is an American author, storyteller, and interfaith leader with over two decades of work in global peace initiatives. She founded the Global Peace Initiative of Women (GPIW) in 2002 to address conflict, social justice, and ecological sustainability through spiritual resources. Earlier, she served as Vice Chair of the Millennium World Peace Summit at the UN (2000) and co-founded the Contemplative Alliance. A devotee of Paramahansa Yogananda and practitioner of Kriya Yoga, Merriam has written several books exploring spiritual narratives and past-life recollections, including My Journey Through Time, The Untold Story of Sita, When the Bright Moon Rises, and Rukmini and the Turning of Time.