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.