Robert Charles Zaehner (1913 – 1974) was a British academic specializing in Eastern religions. He had proficiency in the original languages of several sacred texts, including Hinduism (Sanskrit), Buddhism (Pali), and Islam (Arabic). During World War II, he served as an intelligence officer in Iran. At Oxford University, he initially focused on Zoroastrianism. As a Spalding Professor, his writings addressed mysticism, Hinduism, comparative religion, Christianity, and ethics. He translated the Bhagavad Gita with extensive commentary. His later work dealt with similar themes in popular culture, including discussions broadcasted by the BBC.
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Meaning of the name - Robert
bright fame, shining glory
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Place of Birth: Sevenoaks
Place of Death: Oxford
Educated At: Tonbridge School | Christ Church
Occupation: SOE agent | intelligence officer | academic | philosopher | university teacher | historian | diplomat | writer
Employers: Secret Intelligence Service
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Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on April 8, 2024 | Secondary Progressions for April 8, 2024 |
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| Sun | 18 Aries 3 | 19 Aries 8 | 4 Leo 46 |
| Moon | 8 Taurus 8 | 15 Aries 29 | 28 Taurus 45 |
| Mercury | 29 Pisces 46 | 24 Aries 58 | 16 Leo 20 |
| Venus | 12 Taurus 3 | 4 Aries 7 | 20 Gemini 46 |
| Mars | 7 Pisces 10 | 12 Pisces 51 | 29 Taurus 22 |
| Jupiter | 16 Capricorn 25 | 18 Taurus 58 | 9 Capricorn 51 |
| Saturn | 1 Gemini 54 | 14 Pisces 22 | 15 Gemini 19 |
| Uranus | 7 Aquarius 2 | 21 Taurus 11 | 5 Aquarius 34 |
| Neptune | 23 Cancer 13 | 28 Pisces 11 | 26 Cancer 5 |
| Pluto | 28 Gemini 8 | 1 Aquarius 57 | 0 Cancer 24 |
| Rahu | 2 Aries 34 | 15 Aries 39 | 26 Pisces 41 |
| Ketu | 2 Libra 34 | 15 Libra 39 | 26 Virgo 41 |
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