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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I’m on the Spiritual Path, and My Friends Aren’t Interested
Dear Jaclyn, The dilemma you pose is one many spiritual seekers have to face. In some ways it is a temptation: “Oh they are good people why should I turn my back on them.” No doubt they are good people.
How Can We Balance Our Material Life and Spiritual Life?
Dear Friend, You raise a very insightful and important question: the relationship of the spiritual life to material life. It is a long standing belief, teaching and truth that righteous living brings material success. Harmony with nature, with people, and
Does Money Inhibit Spiritual Growth?
Dear Andi, Yogananda-ji never said that. He said enjoy all things with the joy of God. Krishna was a prince; so, too, Arjuna and King Janaka. There have been saints in Christianity, too, who were royalty. It is attachment to
How Can I Balance My Spiritual and Material Goals
Dear Friend, There is a saying from long ago during wartime: “There are no atheists in foxholes.” This means that when we are desperate, we pray but when we get what we want, we no longer feel the impulse to
My Father Is Having a Hard Time Finding a Job
Dear Liliana, I am sorry to read about your father’s difficulties in obtaining a job. Your calm support and encouragement is important at this time when he must be feeling very discouraged.6 Let your daily prayers and meditations conclude with
After a Difficult Karmic Experience, How Can I Release the Anger and Move on?
Dear Friend, To continue with bouts of anger and resentment is to suffer multiple times: far beyond the initial crises. Even if you continue to feel justified in your anger, ask yourself: does my anger change what happened? how does
How Much Time Will it Take for Enlightenment?
Dear Abhishek, The path to enlightenment begins with our sincere effort and is unique to each of us. Some are born into a spiritually minded family. Others have an awakening as an adult, early or late in life. One often