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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Robert Zaehner belongs to the GI Generation group.
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, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for April 8, 2025 |
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| Sun | 18 Aries 3 | 18 Aries 54 | 5 Leo 44 |
| Moon | 8 Taurus 8 | 29 Leo 7 | 11 Gemini 56 |
| Mercury | 29 Pisces 46 | 26 Pisces 52 | 15 Leo 45 |
| Venus | 12 Taurus 3 | 25 Pisces 3 | 21 Gemini 50 |
| Mars | 7 Pisces 10 | 26 Cancer 13 | 0 Gemini 3 |
| Jupiter | 16 Capricorn 25 | 17 Gemini 11 | 9 Capricorn 44 |
| Saturn | 1 Gemini 54 | 25 Pisces 18 | 15 Gemini 25 |
| Uranus | 7 Aquarius 2 | 25 Taurus 8 | 5 Aquarius 31 |
| Neptune | 23 Cancer 13 | 0 Aries 20 | 26 Cancer 7 |
| Pluto | 28 Gemini 8 | 3 Aquarius 39 | 0 Cancer 26 |
| Rahu | 2 Aries 34 | 26 Pisces 19 | 26 Pisces 38 |
| Ketu | 2 Libra 34 | 26 Virgo 19 | 26 Virgo 38 |
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