The Seven Spiritual Laws of Superheroes: Harnessing Our Power to Change the World is a 2011 book written by Deepak Chopra and his son Gotham Chopra.
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| Author | Deepak Chopra, Gotham Chopra |
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| Language | English |
| Publisher | HarperOne |
Publication date | 2011 |
| Pages | 167 |
| ISBN | 978-0-062-05966-6 |
| Website | deepakchoprabook.com/superheroes (archived) |
Summary edit
The book relates modern-day superheroes to spirituality.[1] Superheroes like Superman and Batman are described to be metaphors that we can learn from to assist in real-life challenges.[2] Throughout the book, seven laws are explained. These laws aim to help increase happiness, achieve balance, and find purpose in our lives.[3][4]
Media appearances edit
Deepak Chopra discussed this book at the 2006 San Diego Comic-Con. He explained how superheroes are modern mythology and their powers and abilities express our subconscious.[5] Deepak and Gotham Chopra both discussed the book at the 2011 San Diego Comic-Con.[6]
References edit
- ^ "Deepak Chopra ~ The Seven Spiritual Laws of Superheroes". deepakchoprabook.com. Archived from the original on 23 March 2016. Retrieved 23 December 2015.
- ^ Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat. "The Seven Spiritual Laws of Superheroes | Book Reviews | Books | Spirituality & Practice". spiritualityandpractice.com. Archived from the original on 23 December 2015. Retrieved 23 December 2015.
- ^ "DailyOM - The Seven Spiritual Laws of Superheroes: Harnessing Our Power to Change the World by Deepak Chopra with Gotham Chopra". dailyom.com. Archived from the original on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 23 December 2015.
- ^ Deepak Chopra and Gotham Chopra. The Seven Spiritual Laws of Superheroes: Harnessing Our Power to Change the World. HarperOne. ISBN 978-0-062-05966-6.
- ^ Hilary Goldstein (21 July 2006). "Comic-Con 2006: The Seven Spiritual Laws of Superheroes". ign.com. Archived from the original on 14 September 2013. Retrieved 22 December 2015.
A superhero is "symbolic expression of the social subconscious," according to Chopra. "The superhero is a mythological being" who exists "beyond outerspace and innerspace, creating a new idea of being."
- ^ Rich Johnston (June 22, 2011). "San Diego Comic Con Massively Updateable Programming List". Archived from the original on June 22, 2019. Retrieved June 22, 2019.
External links edit
- Official website at the Wayback Machine (archived 18 July 2018)