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The Untold Story of Sita replaces the traditional narrative of Sita's life as told in the Ramayana with Sita as she truly is -- an incarnation of the great Devi Narayani. Sita comes to Earth to join Sri Ram in setting the foundation for a new civilization at a time when humans are becoming separate from the natural world. She seeks to embed a great love for the forests and rivers, plant and animal life in the hearts and minds of the people, and to share the high spiritual accomplishments of the great women rishis and sages, many of whom you meet along Sita's journey. This is a story of a woman's wisdom, courage and strength, her love for the manifest and unmanifest worlds, and her selfless sacrifices for the welfare of all. So step into Sita's time and see what life was like during a more spiritually more advanced age, when there was an understanding of Dharma, not just as duty but as an alignment with the higher forces of love that make possible the preservation of our world.

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“A unique and riveting book. Elegantly written, and a refreshing departure from the cliched view of Sita as a helpless and submissive consort of Lord Rama. Dena Merriam has accomplished the daunting task of extricating Goddess Sita from the jaws of patriarchal narratives.”
―Swami Svatmavidyananda, Arsha Gurukulam

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Dena Merriam is a renowned international interfaith leader and was Vice Chair of the Millennium World Peace Summit of Religious Leaders at the UN. She convened a meeting of women spiritual leaders also at the UN and founded the Global Peace Initiative of Women (GPIW) in 2002. For 45 years she has been a student of Paramahansa Yogananda. She holds an MS from Columbia University. In 2014 she won the Niwano Peace Prize for her interfaith peace efforts. She is the author of My Journey Through Time: A Spiritual Memoir, The Untold Story of Sita, and When the Bright Moon Rises.

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She told us we must all get rest as the day of departure was but a few hours away. I could not sleep at all that night. I lay in bed hearing again and again the words Mata had spoken to us: “Behind every misfortune is a hidden blessing.” She had told me this earlier in Mithila, adding that one only needs to search for it. “It is the attitude, Meenakshi, with which one encounters life, that determines whether one can turn a misfortune into a blessing.” But I could not find any hidden blessing in what was about to befall us. Later I heard that the maharaja had been up all night pleading with Shri Ram not to leave. When Shri Ram explained again and again that he had no choice but to fulfil his dharma, the maharaja then pleaded with Sita not to leave with him. Kausalya Maharani asked what they would say to Janak Baba when he learned that his daughter had gone into exile. Sita responded calmly that she had already asked for and received his blessing.

He has come?” asked Kausalya Maharani in disbelief. Sita had shaken her head and replied, “His physical presence is not required for me to communicate with him. I would never take such a step without his blessing.” There was nothing we servants from Mithila could say if Janak Baba had given his blessing. We had to assume it was for the greater good. Dawn came too quickly. Everyone gathered in the courtyard to see them off. Shri Ram, his brother Lakshman, and Mata Sita were all dressed in ascetic clothing. Instead of rain, sorrow drenched the ground and the earth seemed to cry out. We were all heavy with pain,
but Mata looked calm and radiant, as did Shri Ram. The four of us servants stood off to the side as the three ascetics said their goodbyes to the family. I didn't think we would have a chance to speak with Mata, but she stepped aside and came to us, taking our hands one by one. “You have all served me well,” she said quietly, “and I know you will continue to do so. My love will always be with you.” The thought came into my mind that I would not see her again, as I was aging and not in the best of health. Fourteen years seemed an eternity to me. Mata looked at me and I heard her voice inside say, “I will see you again, Meenakshi. I promise you that.” Then with a parting glance, she turned and walked away, stepping up into the chariot with Ram and Lakshman, which then began to move slowly.

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ SitaRam Press (February 19, 2019)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 394 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0578465345
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0578465340
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 0.035 ounces
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6 x 0.99 x 9 inches

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Dena Merriam has been an interfaith leader for over two decades & was Vice Chair of the Millennium World Peace Summit of Religious &Spiritual Leaders held in 2000 at United Nations headquarters in New York. Two years later, she convened a meeting of women spiritual leaders at the UN in Geneva and from that meeting founded the Global Peace Initiative of Women (GPIW). She is a longtime student of Paramahansa Yogananda & practitioner of Kriya Yoga meditation. She holds a MS from Columbia University and an honorary doctorate from MCU. In 2014 she won the Niwano Peace Prize for her interfaith peace efforts. She is the author of My Journey Through Time, The Untold Story of Sita, When the Bright Moon Rises, Rukmini and the Turning of Time and To Dance with Dakinis.

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Nina Bennett

Unforgettable

Reviewed in the United States on July 25, 2023

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I smiled. I cried. I couldn't wait to read more. These writings spoke to me. It is a beautiful beautiful awakening.

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A glimpse of Treta Yug Lifestyle

Reviewed in the United States on October 18, 2021

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The book presents A glimpse of Treta Yug Lifestyle. Then it talks about how things were happening from Sita's very personal servent's experience and views during Shri Ram and Sita's period. There is so much to cherish as you read the book. To me, the book inspired me to focus on meditation and be sensitive about balancing between men's needs and nature.
It is a good book to keep in your personal library or gift someone even if you don't read much.

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Savita Ramsumair

Soul touching

Reviewed in the United States on December 23, 2021

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This is by far the best novel I have read in Seeta Mata. Thus novel portrays her as the strong incarnation that she truly is.

Reviewed in the United States on April 16, 2021

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The author wrote in such a way that draws you into the story immediately. This book is so good that I bought one for my yoga teacher who has been reading and quoting from in during her classes for weeks!

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I Could Not Put this Down !

Reviewed in the United States on November 28, 2023

"I could not put this down. As with the two other books I’ve read by Dena Merriam, it feels like we’re right there with her, in the middle of the action. The story was gripping and amazingly relevant to the times we’re living through now.” - Celia S.

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The most beautiful book about the true untold story of Sita

Reviewed in the United States on May 3, 2020

I am delighted to write this review today on Sita Navami, the birth anniversary of Sita. Patriarchy has presented many enlightened women as weak. One such enlightened woman was Sita in Ramayana, who was exceptionally strong physically, mentally, and of course, spiritually. The traditional narrative of Sita is that she had to prove her chastity by jumping into the fire after Rama's victory over Ravana, and that she was thrown out of her own home due to a rumor heard by her husband Rama from a washerman. As the historical evidence shows some of this is total fabrication contained in the 7th part of Ramayana which was added centuries later by patriarchal priests to make women like Sita look weak. This was done so that men could have more power over wives. Valmiki, the author of Ramayana never wrote this part himself. Academic scholars agree on this! This is similar to the many lies about Mary Magdalene in the sermons of Pope Gregory the Great in the 6th century, which paint the beloved wife of Jesus as a prostitute--by intentionally confusing her identity with that of two other women named "Mary." This was corrected 1400 years later by Pope Paul VI in 1969. The history of enlightened women is filled with such patriarchal lies. Moreover, even the popular interpretations of the first six parts of Ramayana are influenced by this patriarchal mindset. Dena Merriam presents the true story of Sita as it happened from her memories of a lifetime spent as the beloved attendant of Sita. The information is breathtaking and a must-read for anyone who wants to know the true spiritual aspects of Sita's remarkable life. This is divine feminine writing at its best. ~ Ananda Karunesh

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Reviewed in the United States on December 21, 2019

Dina Merriam shares the ancient Indian mythological story of Shri Ram and Mata Sita and how their force of love for each other and the people of their kingdom as well as for the creatures of the forest and for Mother Earth itself lead them to establish the foundation for a fair and balanced society much based on universal principles of righteous, action in harmony with the universal laws known as Dharma. READ THIS BOOK to learn that dignity was a quality much valued in most ancient cultures and everyone lived in accordance with the rhythms of nature and being of service to others. We can learn from this society where men and women were equal and respected for their spiritual gifts and served each other without judgement from the outside world, but with love from "within" for all living things. A magical story of immense importance to help transcend these troubled times so we may change and evolve and remember our divinity and be united in love and respect for life itself. A charming story of eternal wonderment. Well done!

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Ok fiction, however..

Reviewed in the United States on November 6, 2021

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As a practicing Hindu I was looking forward to reading a book about Sita. Having read several versions of the Ramayana I expected some additional info on the hidden life of Sita, perhaps culled by interviewing people in India 's folk culture and villages.
This is just a complete and confusing work of fiction. It is told by characters and their perspective from different past lives which makes it a mix up of who experienced what.
I just wanted to get finished with it.

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Amazing read

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Bought this for my mom. She loved it.

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Loved it. Very inspirational.

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 10, 2021

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Beautiful. It really connects you with the essence of Mata Sita and Sri Ram. You feel embraced and touched by their infinite love and compassion.

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