Wisdom Calling

  I don’t usually hang out much. Most of my school and college friends are settled in different cities, busy with their own lives. My colleagues don’t really socialize outside work either. Unless someone introduces me to a new circle, I rarely meet people. I have a friend who owns an office space. Two of his assistants also work there. Sometimes, especially on weekends, I drop by—not every day, just once in a while—to take a break from my routine. We chat, sometimes cook, and spend time discussing random things. One day, this friend shared an investment plan with me. He wanted to buy a device and assured me I would not only earn interest on my investment but also benefit from his services. Honestly, it sounded tempting. But I already had financial commitments, so I began asking questions. Somewhere in the back of my mind, I doubted whether he would really keep his word. After all, he hadn’t always followed through on past promises. When I reminded him of that, he got offended. Our ...

In my early twenties, I was helplessly looking for opportunities and skills that would help me grow in my career and gain success. Reading self-help books was my favourite pastime, and luckily, I had access to many from our college library where I worked. One day, I came across The Seven Spiritual Laws of Success by Deepak Chopra. My first introduction to spirituality was through the Brahma Kumaris. Though I never joined the organisation, watching interviews of Brahma Kumaris teachers helped me make peace with relationship issues and failures. So, when I saw this book, its title naturally intrigued me. It was concise — I could finish it in just an hour. At first reading, it didn’t change me much. But after returning to it again and again, I began to understand its real essence. Though small in size, the wisdom is unmatched — a must-read for anyone who wants to balance material success with peace of mind. The seven laws are: 1. The Law of Pure Potentiality We are spiritual beings leadi...