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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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Answers to Spiritual Questions

Do the Masters Differ in Their Teachings?

Dear Sam, The quotes you have offered give us an excellent example of how differences can appear to arise between gurus or between different scriptural authorities. Any time we utter a sentence, a noun, verb, and object is required! This,

Law of Success

Dear LA, There is a story in the annals of life with Paramhansa Yogananda where he de-jinxed a relative of a disciple so that the relative could finally be successful in business. Another story involves a person who found that

Where Do Souls Come From?

Dear Philippe, Many have pondered this question. While the answer, if any, won’t change our lives in any meaningful way, it is a curious one nonetheless. Paramhansa Yogananda commented, as others have in various ways, that the universe is peopled

Fear of War

Dear Marcel, I feel for your dilemma. Love is the greatest protection you can offer. Not just love for your children, for that is natural enough, but be a child yourself: a child of God whose love for God is

During Hong Sau Meditation My Tongue Is Moving

Dear Victor, Relaxation is the key to having the tongue be still during the practice of Hong Sau. Do you do any stretches, Energization, or yoga before sitting? Before Hong Sau, do you do any breathing exercises (“pranayam”) for a

When Will I Know Divine Mother Is with Me?

Dear Sam, When doubt assails you, say simply to Divine Mother: “I love you. Naughty or good, blessed with your joy or clouded in doubt, I will always love You. Whether I know you are with me, or whether you

How to Let Go of Time and the World During Meditation

Dear Victor, Perhaps this would be a good circumstance for experimenting with creative visualizations. Just as your mind is currently plagued with thoughts of time and the world around you, why not create a different, more elevated world to focus

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