Words set in SMALL CAPS are defined elsewhere in this glossary.
ECK. EHK The Life Force, the Holy Spirit, or Audible Life Current which sustains all life.
EckKANKAR. EHK-ahn-kahr Religion of the Light and Sound of God. Also known as the Ancient Science of Sout Travet. A truly spiritual religion for the individual in mod- ern times. The teachings provide a frame- work for anyone to explore their own spiritual experiences. Established by Paul Twitchell, the modern-day founder, in 1965. The word means “Co-worker with God.”
ECK Masters. Spiritual Masters who can as- sist and protect people in their spiritual studies and travels. The ECK Masters are from a long line of God-Realized Sous who know the responsibility that goes with spiri- tual freedom.
HU. HYOO The most ancient, secret name for God. The singing of the word HU is considered a love song to God. It can be sung aloud or silently to oneself.
33 Livinc ECK Master. The title of the spiritual leader of EcKANKakR. His duty is to lead SouLs back to God. The Living ECK Master can assist spiritual students physically as the Outer Master, in the dream state as the Dream Master, and in the spiritual worlds as the Inner Master. Sr1 Harold Klemp be- came the Mananta, the Living ECK Master in 1981.
Mananta. mah-HAHN-tah A title to describe the highest state of God Consciousness on earth, often embodied in the Living ECK Master. He is the Living Word. An expres- sion of the Spirit of God that is always with you.
PLANES. The levels of existence, such as the Physical, Astral, Causal, Mental, Etheric, and Soul planes.
Sout. The True Self. The inner, most sacred part of each person. Soul exists before birth and lives on after the death of the physical body. As a spark of God, Soul can see, know, and perceive all things. It is the creative center of Its own world.
SouL TRAVEL. The expansion of consciousness. The ability of Sout to transcend the physical body and travel into the spiritual worlds of God. Soul Travel is taught only by the Livinc ECK Master. It helps people unfold
34 spiritually and can provide proof of the ex- istence of God and life after death.
Sounp AND Licut or ECK. The Holy Spirit. The two aspects through which God appears in the lower worlds. People can experience them by looking and listening within them- selves and through Sout TRAVEL.
SPIRITUAL EXERCISES OF ECK. The daily prac- tice of certain techniques to get us in touch with the Light and Sound of God.
Sri. SREE A title of spiritual respect, similar to reverend or pastor, used for those who have attained the Kingdom of God. In EcKANKAR, it is reserved for the MAHANTA, the Livinc ECK Master.
For more explanations of Eckankar terms, seeA Cosmic Sea of Words: The ECKANKAR Lexicon by Harold Klemp.
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st Ly Past Lives, Dreams, and soul Trvel | Soul Travel ms Harold Klemp E- " What if you could recall past-life Ue AA lessons for your benefit today? What if you could learn the secret knowl- edge of dreams to gain the wisdom of the heart? Or Soul Travel, to master the shift in conscious- ness needed to find peace and contentment? To ride the waves of God’s love and mercy? Let Harold Klemp, leading authority in all three fields, show you how.
The Art of Spiritual
‘ : SPIRITUAL Dreaming DREAMING
Harold Klemp
Dreams are a treasure. A gift from God. Harold Klemp shows how to find a dream’s spiritual gold, and how to experience God’s love. Get insights from the past and future, grow in confidence, and make decisions about career and finances. Do this from a unique perspective: by recognizing the spiritual nature of your dreams.
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A Modern Prophet Answers Your Key
Questions about Life Harold Klemp
A pioneer of today’s focus on “everyday spirituality” shows you how to experience and understand God’s love in your life—anytime, anyplace. His answers to hun- dreds of questions help guide you to your own source of wisdom, peace, and deep inner joy.
Autobiography of a Modern Prophet Harold Klemp
Master your spiritual destiny. One man’s journey illuminates the way. Venture to the outer reaches of the last great frontier, your spiritual destiny! The deeper you explore it, the closer you come to dis- covering your own divine nature as an infinite, eternal spark of God. This book leads you there!
How to Survive Spiritually in Our Times, Mahanta Transcripts, Book 16 Harold Klemp
A master storyteller, Harold Klemp weaves stories of small
38 miracles and gifts from God that happen in everyday life with tools and techniques to help readers see deeper truths within and apply them to life now. He speaks directly to Soul, that di- vine, eternal spark—the Real Self. The survivor. Spiritual survival is only the starting point in one’s spiritual life. Harold Klemp shows how to thrive! The Mahanta Transcripts are highlights from Harold Klemp’s worldwide speaking tours.
Those Wonderful ECK
Masters Harold Klemp
Could you be one of the count- less people who have been touched by a meeting with an ECK Master? These real-life stories and spiritual exercises can awaken you to the presence and help of these spiritual guides. Since the beginning of time they have offered guidance, protection, and divine love to help you fulfill your spiritual destiny.
35 Golden Keys to Who You Are & Why Yow’re
Here Linda C. Anderson
Discover thirty-five golden keys to mastering your spiritual destiny through the ancient teachings of Eckankar,
39 Religion of the Light and Sound of God. The dra- matic, true stories in this book equal anything found in the spiritual literature of today. Learn ways to immediately bring more love, peace, and purpose to your life.
Available from your local bookstores, on- line bookstores, and www.Eckankar.org. Or call (952) 380-2222, or write ECKANKAR, Dept. BK36, PO Box 2000, Chanhassen, MN 55317- 2000 USA. There May Bean Eckankar Study Group near You
Eckankar offers a variety of local and international activities for the spiritual seeker. With hundreds of study groups worldwide, Eckankar is near you! Many ar- eas have Eckankar centers where you can browse through the books in a quiet, unpressured environment, talk with oth- ers who share an interest in this ancient teaching, and attend beginning discussion classes on how to gain the attributes of Soul: wisdom, power, love, and freedom.
Around the world, Eckankar study groups offer special one-day or weekend sem- inars on the basic teachings of Eckankar. For membership information, visit the Eckankar Web site (www.Eckankar.org). For the location of the Eckankar center or study group nearest you, click on “Eckankar around the World” for a listing of those areas with Web sites. You’re also welcome
to check your phone book under
ECKANKAR; call (952) 380-2222,