Introduction The story of Nachiketa from the Katha Upanishad is one of the most profound lessons in focus, sincerity, and determination. Though deeply spiritual, its relevance extends far beyond — offering timeless wisdom for leaders, professionals, and anyone navigating today’s fast-paced corporate world. Nachiketa was a young boy whose father once undertook a yagna (sacred ritual) where everything one owned was to be given away in charity for spiritual merit. But instead of giving away his best possessions, Nachiketa’s father chose only the old and useless things. The boy, though only five years old, recognized the lack of integrity in his father’s actions. Courageously, he questioned his father: "If you truly vowed to give away everything, why are you keeping the valuable possessions back? Whom will you give me to?" Irritated, his father angrily retorted: “I give you to Yama, the Lord of Death.” Taking this seriously, Nachiketa set out to meet Yama. When he arrived, Yama ...
Introduction There are various definitions of success and therefore, there are many principles given by people to attain success. Deepak Chopra has given the seven spiritual laws of success in his book that we can apply to attain any goal. These laws can be applied to any aspect of life including success. Nature uses the same principles to create everything that we can see, smell, hear, taste, or touch in material existence. The Seven Spiritual Laws of Success Law 1: The Law of Pure Potentiality The first law of the seven spiritual laws of success is the Law of Pure Potentiality. The ability to fulfill any dream lies in knowing our essential nature and knowing who we are. We are the eternal possibility with an immeasurable potential of all that was there, is there, and will be there. One can develop true potentiality and access the first law through Silence, Meditation, and Non-judgment. Law 2: The law of Giving The second law of the seven spiritual laws of success is the Law of Giving...