Nayaswami Hriman
Hriman is the co-spiritual director, with his wife Padma, of Ananda in Washington State. Hriman moved to Ananda Village in California in 1977, where he served as financial director for the worldwide Ananda work. He later managed the Expanding Light guest retreat at Ananda Village. In 1993, Swami Kriyananda asked Hriman and Padma to serve as directors of Ananda in Seattle. Hriman’s early studies in Catholic theology give him a profound respect for the shared truths of all religions, and the practical benefits of Raja Yoga. Audiences at his Sunday services and classes appreciate his gentle humor and practical insights for living, drawn from the ancient yoga teachings. Hriman is an ordained Lightbearer and Kriyacharya of Ananda Church of Self-Realization.
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Is there a Separation Between a Saint and God?
Dear Friend, I don’t have the advantage of reading the article but I would caution you from taking the exchange too literally. The phrase “surrender to the Divine” is something even great saints and avatars will express. In any case,
Why Should I Seek God in this Birth with an Unholy Past?
Dear Friend, Sanatan Dharma, taught in various forms and languages throughout the world, declares “Tat twam asi.” Thou art THAT. The life within you, the intelligence, and the feeling all are manifestations of the One. Why imagine you would want
How Can I Balance My Material and Spiritual Needs?
Dear Subramanian, Ah! The battle of life! Read the beloved Gita as often as you can. I can recommend my teacher’s magnum opus: The Essence of the Bhagavad Gita by Swami Kriyananda. Lahiri Mahasaya of Benares (1826-1894 approx) was a
I Am Pregnant. What Can I Do to Help My Baby Spiritually?
Dear Cookie, Congratulations! This period of time in pregnancy is very, very important spiritually for both you and the child: as you obviously know! Chanting aloud during the day and as part of your daily prayers and meditation is an
I Had a Dream of Babaji. What Does it Mean for Me and My Meditation?
Dear Sri, The experiences you describe are there to encourage you in the inner path of meditation. You need not be concerned; you are doing your meditation correctly. It takes time and practice to be able to calmly enter into
I Keep Wavering Between Two Paths
Dear Marcel, Yours is a curious situation. In such cases, however, ask Yogananda and the kriya masters for guidance. It’s not as if they have any exclusive claims. Their concern is only your spiritual growth. Yet they have appeared in
I Am Spiritually-Minded but Am Losing Interest in Studies
Dear Friend, I am most sorry to hear these troubles for you, both in outer life and the inner path! Here are some thoughts to share with you: The more we focus on devotion and inner stillness, offering the ego-self