History Of Akashic Records

Akasha is a Sanskrit word meaning sky, space or aether. The term Akashic Records is from Hinduism and was incorporated into theosophy meaning a collection of mystical knowledge.

This mystical knowledge is encoded in a non-physical plane of existence. These Akashic Records are supposed to contain all knowledge.

They are metaphorically described as a library. Supposedly the records are constantly updated. The concept of Akashic Records originated in the 19th century and remains prevalent in New Age beliefs.

The Akashic Records are often compared to a universal computer or the mind of God. They are said to contain every thought, word and action in the universe and are impressed on a substance called Akasha.

The records are similar to a collective consciousness and they have been referred to by different names including the cosmic mind, the universal mind, the collective unconsciousness or the collective subconscious. Some people also think that the Akashic Records are what make psychic perception possible.

It is believed that the events recorded on the Akasha can be read in certain states of consciousness. These states can be induced by certain stages of sleep, weakness, illness, drugs and meditation.

This means not only mystics can tap into the Akashic records, but ordinary people can also.

According to believers, the Akasha are the library of all events and responses concerning consciousness. Every life form contributes and has access to the records if they know how to tap into them.

They can be accessed through yoga, meditation, pranayama, prayer and visualization.