The Akashic Records: Origins and Relation to Western Concepts
The Akashic Records: Origins and Relation to Western Concepts
Author(s): Alex NashSubject(s): Comparative Studies of Religion
Published by: Univerzita Karlova v Praze, Nakladatelství Karolinum
Keywords: Akashic records; Theosophy; Quantum physics; Predestination; Philosophy
Summary/Abstract: The term Akashic Records originates from the Indian word Akasha, which gained a new meaning after its adoption by the Theosophical Society. The first part of the text explains the origin of the concept of both Akasha and the Akashic Records. The article argues that the transformation was influenced by elements from philosophy and physics, as well as by the Christian doctrine of predestination. The final part of the article then describes an example of how concepts similar to the Akashic Records still appeared in the 20th century.
Journal: Central European Journal for Contemporary Religion
- Issue Year: 3/2019
- Issue No: 2
- Page Range: 109-124
- Page Count: 16
- Language: English