Sita's Gems
Media & Resources
Videos ~ Podcasts ~ Blogs ~ Testimonials
Welcome to the Sita’s Gems Resource Page, highlighting various media & resources exploring the wisdom and shakti of Sita, and featuring some of the contributors involved in this auspicious project.
Scroll down for testimonials sharing what people are saying about Sita’s Gems, and there’s also an opportunity to share your own feedback about your experiences with Sita.
Taking Sita To Heart: Embodying Sita’s Truth
~ December 15, 2025 (1 hr)
FEATURING NINA RAO, MICHAEL STERNFELD, KAYA MINDLIN & ELIZABETH HUEBNER
In this livestream broadcast, host Nina is joined by fellow Sita’s Gems collaborators—Michael, Kaya, and Elizabeth— in an intimate dialogue, exploring an “archaeology of the soul”. The conversation peels back layers of patriarchal conditioning to reveal Sita not as a submissive figure, but as a sovereign force of nature and divine power.
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The narrators share profound reflections on the process of embodying the Goddess, from Kaya’s realization that Sita’s rage and softness are a unified wholeness, to Elizabeth’s mystical experience of channeling the “softness of the mother” while pregnant. Ultimately, this conversation invites us to see the Ramayana as a living pattern within our own hearts, where the masculine and feminine are intertwined strands of the same DNA—love and dharma weaving together to create the code of life.
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Sita's Gems: Reclaiming Sita’s Voice from the Shadows
~ September 15, 2026 (1 hr, 55 min)
Vedic wisdom keeper, Acharya Shunya, hosts a cutting-edge podcast series — Shadow to Self— and for her newest episode she invited the creators and voices behind the groundbreaking retelling of the Ramayana through Sita’s eyes, including devotional artist Nina Rao, author Chitra Divakaruni, mystic and author Mirabai Starr, and producer, Michael Sternfeld.
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In this podcast, the contributors discuss the misunderstandings that have wrapped themselves around Sita— the heroine of the Ramayana and a divine feminine avatar of Lakshmi. Sita is praised for her patience and remembered for her suffering, but rarely honored for her sovereign choices, her hidden fire, her radical return to Self. This extraordinary episode reveals deep insights, exploring Sita’s exile, dharma, silence, devotion, and the moment when Sita says no… and returns to the Earth. The podcast includes a stirring audio passage from the Ramayana–“Sita Returns to Mother Earth”–and a devotional song offered by Nina Rao to invoke her presence through sacred sound.
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The Flow Of Love: Enlivening The Heart Space Of Ram,Sita & Hanuman Within Us
~ August 9, 2025 (2 hrs)
FEATURING MIRABAI STARR & MICHAEL STERNFELD
The NKB Ashram of Taos recently presented a special live event at their famous Hanuman Mandir, exploring the living presence of Ram, Sita & Hanuman within us.
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This conversation between Mirabai and Michael covered many themes, including: the essence of Ram, Sita and Hanuman’s relationships; the evolutionary path in their relationships and how that may parallel our own evolutionary pathways; the dynamic interplay interweaving the themes of Love and Dharma in the Ramayana and within our own lives; and finally, a interactive dialogue with Mirabai and Michael exploring the theme of soul bonds.
The event also featured sacred mantras and kirtan by Reema Datta and Anandi.
Recorded at the NKB Hanuman Temple in Taos on the Vedic holiday of Raksha Bandhana, celebrating the protecting nourishing value in all our relationships.
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Unearthing Sita’s Gems: Satsang with Nina Rao & Friends
~ May 8, 2025 (1 hr, 37 min)
Featuring Nina Rao, Mirabai Starr, Kavitha Chinnaiyan & Michael Sternfeld
In celebration of Sita Jayanti week, key contributors from the Sita’s Gems production gathered together to offer their wisdom and devotion in an exploration of the Sita-inspired sacred feminine.
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This event brought together Nina Rao, Mirabai Starr, Kavitha Chinnaiyan, and Michael Sternfeld— along with a special Ramayana reading from narrator Mallika Bush— to unearth Sita’s timeless teachings on resilience, inner strength, and universal service.
The conversation circled around one central question:
How does the living Presence of Sita touch our lives?
Along the way, the conversation illuminated the essence of devotion, inviting the rediscovery of the power of Sita’s wisdom to illuminate the path of our own journey.
Special thanks to Krishna Das for allowing this event to be hosted on his regular Thursday Satsang time slot.
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Conversation with Dena Merriam & Michael Sternfeld
~ April 29, 2025 (50 min)
Many people have been deeply touched by Dena Merriam’s, Untold Story of Sita, so we joined together for a conversation exploring the living presence of Ram and Sita, as well as their timely teachings on how to counter and overcome the negative energies that we all confront individually and collectively.
Recorded on Akshaya Tritiya, 2025
Video: SitaRam Q&A Satsang
~ April 6, 2025 (83 min)
Co-hosted by Kaya Mindlin & Michael Sternfeld
Join Kaya and Michael for a deep exploration into the Nature of Sita, including a discussion of thought-provoking questions provided by the audience.
Recorded on Ram Navami (Ram’s birthday, 2025).
LSR Woman’s Satsang—Sita’s Gems Conversation
~ March 23, 2025 (99 min)
Featuring Nina Rao, Acharya Shunya & Vrinda Sheth
The Sita’s Gems Woman’s Satsang– hosted by the Be Here Now Network– was a transformative gathering featuring Nina Rao, Vrinda Sheth, and Acharya Shunya that dove into the sacred wisdom of Sita’s Gems, exploring of the radiant embodiment of the Divine Feminine within each of us.
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Sita’s story is not merely the tale of a mythic heroine, but a profound reflection of the sacred feminine energies that reside in all of us. Through the lens of the Ramayana, we journey into Sita’s path—her strength, her grace, her unwavering devotion, and her ability to rise above adversity.
Nina and her guests–two of the wisdom guides from Sita’s Gems– guide us through the essence of Sita’s divine nature, revealing how her Shakti, resilience, and compassion can anchor and empower us on our own journeys.
This gathering is an invitation to honor the feminine spirit, to deepen our connection to the eternal power of the Divine Mother, and to recognize Sita’s story as a mirror for our own transformation. will walk a path of inner discovery, unlocking the sacred wisdom of Sita to inspire and heal our hearts in the face of life’s challenges.
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What people are saying about Sita's Gems
“Congratulations on this epic accomplishment! With the release of Sita’s Gems, you have made a contribution to spiritual literature that will last for eons.”
— Radhika Schwartz, Iowa
“Wow! I’m stunned by this incredible audio project. Everyone who values the Ramayana should hear this!
For years the Ramayana has been a trigger for me. I’ve resisted taking some of the available courses about the Ramayana because the tragedy of the treatment of Sita was too challenging for me to face, and explanations didn’t appease my anxiety about it. This is the first time I could listen, and now I understand and can accept the whole story. It’s also been a very healing experience for me personally.
Thanks so much for bringing Sita’s story to the foreground—revealing a profound tribute to the Divine Feminine.”
— Ondine Constable, FL
“Putting your attention on Sita can’t help but uplift and nourish you in heart and soul, which is so vital in these chaotic times. Sita was born of the Earth, and after listening to Sita’s Gems, you will look at all of nature with a sense of renewed appreciation.
The quality of this production is so professional, and the variety of readers and commentators makes it lively and engaging. I hope many people the world over will listen to this special audiobook.”
— Ann Purcell
“A thousand thank-yous for the magnificent achievement that is Sita’s Gems.
I took my time listening to the passages and commentaries. As the story unfolded, the course chipped away at the stubborn wall of protection I built for Sita. Eventually defensiveness gave way, leading to a richer experience of the Divine Feminine.
From her place within my heart, Sita works her magic. She calls us to metaphorically step into fire with her, that is, to nourish its transformative energy within. When opportunity arises, Sita offers guidance for following our passions on the call to adventure. When we struggle, she reveals how to release attachments, step out of our comfort zones, and practice inner strength with a single blade of grass. When we face the unknown, she describes discernment, but also willingness to make mistakes. When we suffer downturns, she demonstrates adaptation, resilience and receiving. When we feel diminished, she illustrates higher service, universal perspective, and cultivating seeds for a better tomorrow.
