Sita: Morning Gratitude Meditation Series

Sita
Sanskrit: सीता

The Goddess Sita is the female protagonist of the Hindu epic, Ramayana. She is the daughter of Bhumi Devi, the Earth (Sita’s name means ‘furrow’), she is the consort of Rama (an avatar of the god Vishnu), and is regarded as a form of the Goddess Lakshmi. The Festival of Diwali centers around the tale of Rama & Sita. She is also the chief goddess of Rama-centric Hindu traditions. Sita is known for her dedication, self-sacrifice, courage, and purity; the Goddess of Devotion, fidelity, unconditional love and surrendering to the Divine.

Sita is revered in the tradition of Bhakti Yoga, alongside her husband Rama and in kirtan, you will often hear the mantra Sita-Ram chanted with great devotion.

Mantra: OM Sita-Ram Namaha
Meaning: OM reverent Greetings to the Goddess Sita

You might consider wild flowers, or anything from the earth as offerings to Sita.