H. W. L. Poonja
（重定向自Papaji）
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Sri H. W. L. Poonja (/ˈpʊndʒə/; born Hariwansh Lal Poonja; 13 October 1910 (or later) in Punjab, British India – 6 September 1997 in Lucknow, India), known as "Poonjaji" or "Papaji" /ˈpæpədʒi/, was a teacher of Self-enquiry as advocated by Ramana Maharshi.