merylene chitharai

[Religions4PeaceSA @Religions4S]

Moderated by @religions4peace Youth, Merylene Chitharai @CMerylene . @acrl_rfp invites you for World Environment Day 2026, A Global Call for Climate Action.
Monday 8 June 2026, 1:30pm SAST
Microsoft Teams https://t.co/0bz4W5kcj5
Meeting ID: 330 560 277 676 548
Passcode: kU9Rc3pm

[merylene chitharai @CMerylene]

Created using my imagination & AI, inspired by the reminder that the Divine (depicted here as Sri Hari) is the true presence behind all action, creativity, love& existence itself. Hear more inspiring conversations on The Mindful Conversationalist podcast. https://t.co/zEgVKTK9Af

[merylene chitharai @CMerylene]

A Cinematic Reflection on Oneness, Waheguru & the Wisdom of Gurbani. This short AI-inspired film was imagined & created by me using AI as an extension of my creativity, blending storytelling, spirituality, architecture, imagination & cinematic expression.
https://t.co/zEgVKTK9Af

[merylene chitharai @CMerylene]

I recently attended InnovateX Exhibition May 2026 @Coastlands Umhlanga — a CPD-accredited exhibition bringing together building industry professionals 2 explore innovation, connect with industry experts &engage with emerging trends shaping the built environment. It was insightful

[merylene chitharai @CMerylene]

Leading with Purpose & Courage | Leadership Rooted in Service
My latest Podcast is out on The Mindful Conversationalist Podcast Channel.
The smallest acts of kindness & paying it forward can create powerful waves of positive societal change.
Watch here: https://t.co/NLRLLjUXnc

[merylene chitharai @CMerylene]

Short AI Movie Created From My Imagination
The short video you’re watching here was created from my imagination using AI. How surreal and exciting to star in my own AI-inspired animation as a Jedi. ✨
May the Force be with you.
https://t.co/zEgVKTK9Af

[merylene chitharai @CMerylene]

Previous AI podcast on, The Mindful Conversationalist (https://t.co/rbHCifUzh4)
We’re taking the AI conversation deeper
The Death of Craft: Who Really Designs in the Age of AI?13 May 2026 (Wed), 2 to 4pm, Microsoft Teams Register here: https://t.co/eHXTsMJeu5
📧[email protected]

[Swami Vishwananda @vishwananda]

To go beyond one’s emotions, to master them, and bring the mind and thoughts to complete love.
It is not at all easy to silence the mind, to keep emotions aside, and still give love, joy, peace, and kindness to the world. Yet this was the way of the saints. Very often the test of their true progress on the spiritual path came when they were personally hitting rock bottom and yet the world did not see it. When they had a choice to either lash out at the world in pain or to still be present with love, kindness, and understanding. Such a difficult choice when the internal resources feel completely emptied out. But tests come when you are ready for them. When everything is smooth, the time for the test is not right. Because your behavior in that moment does not dive into the depths of who you truly are inside. Who you truly are is determined when you are hitting rock bottom and yet are presented with the choice to ignore others, lash out at them, drag them down with you; or, to lift them up while still drawing from your own depleted strength. This is when Bhagavan steps in to help you. Then He provides His strength to lift you to heights you couldn’t have even dreamed of earlier. He is watching with love when you transform your own tough internal and external moments but don’t let them spew onto others. This is what many spiritual teachers meant when they said to turn the other cheek when someone lashes out at you. It is not to continuously take their bad behavior; but to not react to them at their level with your own bad behavior. At the end of life, people don’t regret what others did to them; they regret their own bad behavior, no matter how justified you think that behavior is right now. Learn to become your own best friend first, then you can see your true eternal best friend, Bhagavan. When He steps in to take over that role, every pain and exhaustion will leave you instantly. Then you will truly know what it means to have a friend who only loves, accepts, and supports you. The one to whom you can surrender your every flaw and greatness, and He will only love and love you more. Then you will know unconditional love.

[merylene chitharai @CMerylene]

13 May 2026 - 2 to 4pm. Join me on the Tough Talks Architectural Podcast, episode, The Death of Craft: Who Really Designs in the Age of AI? I’ll be putting AI expert, Akheel Khan, on the spot, by putting some of the tougher questions on the table.Register: https://t.co/eHXTsMJeu5

[merylene chitharai @CMerylene]

A moment of reflection. Stepping into the Lotus FM studio, sharing the intention behind The Mindful Conversationalist, & speaking about the deeper questions we’re all navigating in today’s world.
Interview Link: https://t.co/Ol6V5npFHn
YouTube channel
https://t.co/zEgVKTK9Af

[merylene chitharai @CMerylene]

In a world filled with noise, we don’t pause for conversations that truly matter. I recently had the opportunity to share the journey &intention behind The Mindful Conversationalist Podcast on Lotus FM. Watch the Interview: https://t.co/Ol6V5npFHn
Channel: https://t.co/vDkIj3haKZ

[merylene chitharai @CMerylene]

In Jan 2026, Paramahamsa Vishwananda visited South Africa. Satsang in PMB, a few religious leaders kindly accepted my invitation to attend. These were Paramount Chief Bradley E. Steenkamp, Oeswana San Tribe & members from the Msunduzi Municipality Interfaith. Interfaith exchange.

[merylene chitharai @CMerylene]

Waheguru Ji Ka Khalsa, Waheguru Ji Ki Fateh. My first Vaisakhi Experience at the Gurudwara Sahib in Durban. This was my first time visiting a Gurudwara, where I had represented Religions for Peace South Africa and Bhakti Marga South Africa. Watch here: https://t.co/i9mHYRn0AU

[merylene chitharai @CMerylene]

This Saturday, 25/04/2026, at 10:15am, I’ve been invited to share part of my journey behind the creation of The Mindful Conversationalist Podcast on Lotus FM, on The Weekend Explosion with Rivash Davnarayan.
Live: https://t.co/SudVTKqwZL
Livestream: https://t.co/s9EJGD6ytX

[merylene chitharai @CMerylene]

Feeling grateful to have moderated this Hinduism webinar as part of the Tenets of Faith series with @acrl_rfp With opening remarks by Dr. Francis Kuria & in conversation with Swami Paranthapa watch the full webinar on @acrl_rfp YouTube: https://t.co/iUQDIH853W @religions4peace

[merylene chitharai @CMerylene]

Peaceful dialogue is not about agreeing—it’s about understanding. It creates space where differences can be held with dignity, and where real transformation begins.

Watch the full Podcast Conversation Here: https://t.co/O99YQAdJ6s

@SadhviBhagawati @religions4peace

[merylene chitharai @CMerylene]

How do you stay spiritually grounded when the world expects so much from you, especially on Global Policy Stages? In spaces where decisions shape nations & lives, how do we stay anchored within ourselves?
Watch the full Podcast: https://t.co/O99YQAdJ6s
@SadhviBhagawati

[merylene chitharai @CMerylene]

In a world that needs more understanding, interfaith dialogue becomes sacred. Exploring the Tenets of Faith: Understanding & Appreciating Different Belief Systems:@acrl_rfp
Info:https://t.co/NCXlqe4G4z
31/03/2026 Tues, 1pm SAST, Microsoft Teams
Register:https://t.co/wSQHzhGo3G

[merylene chitharai @CMerylene]

A chaotic world calls for a different kind of leadership.
Sadhvi Bhagawati Saraswati shares how the Divine Mother, through the nine forms of Navaratri, reveals what true feminine leadership looks like, powerful, nurturing, & transformative.
Full Podcast: https://t.co/O99YQAdJ6s

[merylene chitharai @CMerylene]

Planting Seeds of Peace: Why Your Inner Work Matters Most
Peace in the world begins with peace within.
We reflect on how inner transformation, devotion, and consciousness shape the possibility of real peace.

🎥 Link to the Full conversation:
https://t.co/YTuHF5rR3y