Book Review: The Laws of the Spirit World
- Nilesh Y. Jadhav
- Dec 7, 2025
- 3 min read
Updated: Dec 27, 2025
The Laws of the Spirit World by Khorshed Bhavnagri is a spiritual memoir and guide that details life after death, the journey of the soul, and the universal laws governing our existence. Khorshed Bhavnagari was the spiritual guide and "spiritual mother" to renowned choreographer Shiamak Davar. He attributes much of his success and spiritual understanding to her guidance and this book.
The book originated from a personal tragedy: in 1980, Khorshed and her husband Rumi lost their two adult sons, Vispi and Ratoo, in a fatal car accident. A month later, Khorshed began communicating with her sons through automatic writing (a process where spirits guide a person's hand to write). The book is a compilation of these messages.
Core Teachings and Concepts
1. The 7 Realms (Planes) of the Spirit World
The book describes the afterlife as being divided into seven distinct realms. Where a soul goes after death is determined solely by its karma (actions and intentions) on Earth.
Realm | Description |
Realms 1–3 | The "Lower Realms." Described as dark, rocky, and filled with misery. Souls here suffer for their bad deeds and must undergo "mental torture" and self-reflection to realize their mistakes. |
Realm 4 | A transitional plane, similar to Earth, where light and dark coexist. Many souls reside here to balance their karma. |
Realms 5–7 | The "Higher Realms." These are brightly lit, beautiful, and filled with peace. Souls here act as Spirit Guides or "Angels" for those on Earth and in lower realms. |
Beyond Realm 7 | After progressing through all levels of the seventh realm, the soul finally merges with God (the Ultimate Light). |
2. The Nature of the Soul and Rebirth
The Subconscious Mind: The book posits that the subconscious mind is the "real you" (the soul), while the physical mind is temporary and often ego-driven.
Purpose of Rebirth: Earth is described as a "school" or Karma Bhoomi. Souls choose to take birth on Earth specifically to pay off bad karma or accelerate their spiritual progress more quickly than they could in the spirit world.
Pre-Birth Planning: Before birth, a soul chooses its parents, its mission, and even the challenges it will face. However, once born, the "veil of forgetfulness" descends so the soul can be tested authentically.
3. Spiritual Laws and Ethics
Karma and Justice: There is no "Devil" or external punisher. Justice is a natural law; you simply reap what you sow. False piousness or "showy" charity does not count in the spirit world; only genuine intent matters.
Free Will: While our "script" is partially written, we have the free will to choose how we react to challenges. Choosing positivity in a tough situation is the ultimate test.
The Silver Cord: This is a spiritual "tether" that connects the soul to the physical body. It is severed only at the moment of death.
Key Takeaways for Living
Control the Mind: Negative thoughts originate from the physical mind. To grow, one must empower the subconscious mind through meditation and positive thinking.
Do Not Fear Death: The book encourages readers to view death not as an end, but as a "going home" to the spirit world.
Selfless Service: Helping others without ego is the fastest way to ascend to higher realms.
The "Axis Shift": The book mentions a future cleansing of the Earth (an "Axis Shift") where nature will correct the spiritual imbalance caused by human negativity.
The book emphasizes that there is only One God and no religion in the spirit world. Spirituality is about being a "good human being" rather than following rituals.
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