'IN VIEW' was the name of this North American A4 size leaflet/magazine infrequently published by Elan Vital in the USA in the 1980's (at least). Four copies have been sent to me and they give a snapshot, albeit fragmentary, of the state of Prem Rawat's organisation following his closure of the Divine Light Mission ashrams, public meetings, the change of name to Elan Vital and the nearly complete change in the picture presented to the public and the content of the speeches he made. They were written for the committed followers and give realistic statistics of Rawat's following through the second half of the 1980's as they attempt to convince the people on his mailing list to donate regularly.
All publications of Rawat's organisations display a totally upbeat, positive message but the comparatively parlous state of Rawatism during this time is obvious.
| In View - Fall 1985 | |
| In View - Summer 1986 | |
| In View - Spring 1987 | |
| In View - Autumn / Winter 1987 | |
| In View - Spring / Summer 1988 | |
| In View - Summer / Fall 1989 | |
Many thanks to 'Lakeshore' & Connie who made these texts available for publication on the internet.
Prem Rawat's "Knowledge" has three parts: regularly listening to his speeches, doing voluntary work for organisations serving him or donating money and daily meditation correctly practicing the four techniques he recommends. The techniques are so simple it's hard to see how they could be practiced incorrectly. First technique ("Divine Light") involves sticking your thumb and middle finger on your eyeballs (NB: with eyes closed) and your index finger between your eyebrows. Second technique: ("Heavenly Music") poking your thumbs into your ears and listening. Third technique: ("Holy Name") thinking about your breathing (NB: continue to breathe). Fourth technique: ("Nectar") curling your tongue backwards and tasting. Rawat's father taught slightly different techniques but either way it's difficult to see how these could produce the benefits claimed for them especially as Rawat claims His Knowledge is the only method of attaining real happiness and love in this life.