The Akashic Records

The Akashic Records is a term from Hinduism that refers to a compilation of every all knowledge of the human experience as well as the entire history of the cosmos. The term comes from the Sanskrit word akasha, which means aether, which is a subtle substance on which the records are impressed. Akasha, in Hindu mysticism, is the primary principle of nature. Earth, fire, wind and water are each created from akasha and together the five principles are believed to represent the five senses.

Some believe that the Akashic Records are comparable to a collective consciousness. Other names attributed to the Akashic Records include the Cosmic Mind, the Universal Mind, the collective conscious, or the collective subconscious. There are some that believe that powers such as clairvoyance and psychic perception are made possible through the Akashic Records.

Viewing the Akashic Records is possible, some say, while in certain states of consciousness. These states of consciousness can be induced by various stages of sleep, weakness, illness, drug use and meditation. This implies that any person could view the Records when they wanted to, not just mystics. Yogis believe that one can view the Akashic Records while in certain psychic states.

Sources:
http://www.themystica.com/mystica/articles/a/akashic_records.htm - Akashic Records