Summary: The Seven Spiritual Laws of Success (Deepak Chopra)

The Seven Spiritual Laws of Success is a pocket-sized book by Deepak Chopra, influenced by Hinduist philosophy. Here, the author shows us how it is possible and necessary to use these spiritual principles to achieve success. This book is very practical and contains seven spiritual principles that you can apply every day to manifest what you want and live a happier life. Sometimes it can sound a bit "floaty," but Deepak makes rational points of contact with concrete, tangible things like making money and performing to the maximum. 

Below is a brief summary of the 7 spiritual laws of success.

The law of pure potentiality 

The first law comes from the fact that we are more than our physical bodies and personalities. In our true essence, we are pure consciousness.

Why is it that recognizing this principle is so important to achieve success?

Knowing our true nature is the key to achieving anything, physical or mental. We need to recognize that we have infinite power and eternal possibilities, but that only comes with knowing who we are. You may know your name, your address, the name of your parents, and your job position. But do you know who you are? Most of us have no clue. 

In his book ‘the 7 spiritual laws of success’, Deepak Chopra teaches us some ways to get in contact with our true realities. Meditation and sitting quietly in contemplation are essential to know ourselves. Chopra also encourages us to get in contact with nature, for example, contemplating the sky or the sea.

The law of giving

"Everything flows, out and in; everything has its tides; all things rise and fall; the pendulum swing manifests in everything; the measure of the swing to the right is the measure of the swing to the left; rhythm compensates."—The Kybalion.

This law comes from the fact that everything in the universe is moving and flowing. Nothing is stagnant. 

Even the atoms, which form everything in the physical plane, never stop moving or vibrating. 

This constant exchange of energy is part of the harmonious balance of the universe. This is the systole and diastole of the cardiac cycle; the inhalation and exhalation; the flow, and reflow. 

Each person is a microcosm. We need to understand how this law operates in the universe to replicate it in our inner world.

For example, imagine you want more money. If this is the case, It would be pointless to hold on to your money and hoard it. It would be like trying to stop the flow of blood or a river. It would begin to stagnate, clog and suffocate. Hoarding doesn't pay off. Investing money does. ETF investing, investing in real estate or investing in companies. Make money work for you and multiply.

What this law teaches us is that we should always give. Give as much as you can, and you will receive.

Bring a gift to whoever you encounter. This gift can be a flower, a prayer, a compliment, or whatever you feel will be valuable for them.

You only get what you give. What you bring to life, will always find a way to come back to you.

The law of karma or cause and effect

Every cause has an effect, and the law of karma is as simple as that. In other words, you reap what you sow.

It is impossible to achieve success without being accountable for your actions. If we are always blaming other people or external circumstances for our failures, we will never succeed. 

What this law implies is that we always have a choice. Even when we encounter unwanted obstacles, we still can choose how we react.

Generally, we experience the same events over and over again because we are always reacting the same way. Transcend your karma by asking yourself: “what can I learn from this experience?” instead of saying: “why ME?”.

Stop the internal monologue and listen to what your heart tells you to do. Your current reality is the result of your past actions. And what you do right here, right now determines your future, so choose right.

The only way to make the right choices is to be fully conscious of the present. Learn to be mindful and listen to your heart. Mindfulness and meditation are a strong combination. 

The law of least effort

According to this universal principle, everything in nature occurs without effort. For example, grass doesn’t try to grow. It just grows. This law is also the principle of economy, or "do less and accomplish more." When we do things that come from our egos or struggle against the circumstances, we waste valuable energy.

In simple words, this law teaches us to channel our energy wisely by harnessing the power of love. We need to accept things as they are. When we want to control things or people, we waste energy.

It is necessary to align with the rhythms of nature and the universe. Be patient, release the need to control things, and don't blame other people for your situation. The universe is as it is.

The law of intention and desire

In this chapter of the 7 spiritual laws of success, Chopra teaches us how this universe is no more than energy and information in the quantum field. And knowing this, we can harness the power of intention and desire.

Intention implies the transformation of the energy of something in your life. Intention combined with detachment leads to life-centered, present-moment awareness. And when you act in this state of mind, your actions become more effective. When you accept the present and intend the future, you can create your reality and reach the intended outcome.

But first, it is necessary to silence your thoughts and come back to the awareness of the present. Then you can apply the law of attraction based on intention.

The law of detachment

Here, this book shows us how any attachment comes from fear and insecurity, which come from ignorance of the Self. All fear comes from seeking security and feeling attachment to the "known."

However, it is impossible to become truly successful If we are attached to the "known". Instead, we need to embrace uncertainty and release attachment, our ideas of "what should be."

Simply put, this law establishes that to acquire anything in the physical universe, we need to relinquish our attachment to it. Not the intention, but the attachment to the result.

The law of dharma or purpose in life

The Sanskrit word "dharma" means "purpose in life" and it refers to the reason why we are here. We came to this world with a purpose, and we need to discover it.

The first component of dharma is that we need to discover our Higher Self, our true self, our "pure potentiality". We can do this through spiritual practice, such as meditation.

The second component involves our talents. Each one of us has a unique talent that no one else has.

The third component of the law of Dharma is service to others. Ask yourself: "how can I help?" instead of "what's in it for me?".

Find the divine in you, express your talents, and use them to help humanity, and you may have found your purpose in life.

Conclusions of the 7 spiritual laws of success

Success is not necessarily the result of hard work or ambitions. Instead, it comes from the adherence to the principles that sustain the universe. It implies adherence to the laws of nature and understanding of them. 

As a Happy Investor, we strive for financial freedom and even independence. The 7 spiritual laws of success teach us that there may be more than one way to Rome. And I can attest to this from personal experience. The moment you have a lot of money, you find out that in fact it is not that important. Yes, the status of financial independence is necessary in my opinion because it gives you freedom of choice. But you can also achieve this status by simply investing money for a very long term. Let money work for you through an intention, and focus on the quality of your life in the here and now.