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Decoding Saturn: Lessons from Ashtavakra's story
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Once upon a time, in ancient India,
there was a learned scholar named Kahoda.
He was expecting his first child and was filled with anticipation and joy.
Little did he know, the journey that awaited was extraordinary.
there was a learned scholar named Kahoda.
He was expecting his first child and was filled with anticipation and joy.
Little did he know, the journey that awaited was extraordinary.
Every day,
Kahoda would share his vast knowledge with his unborn child,
reciting scriptures and philosophies in the presence of his pregnant wife.
He dreamed of his child becoming a scholar like him.
Kahoda would share his vast knowledge with his unborn child,
reciting scriptures and philosophies in the presence of his pregnant wife.
He dreamed of his child becoming a scholar like him.
But one day,
the child, still in the womb, corrected Kahoda's pronunciation during his recitation.
Out of pride, Kahoda cursed the child to be born with eight deformities,
hence the name Ashtavakra (Eight-bends)
the child, still in the womb, corrected Kahoda's pronunciation during his recitation.
Out of pride, Kahoda cursed the child to be born with eight deformities,
hence the name Ashtavakra (Eight-bends)
Because of that,
Ashtavakra was born physically deformed.
Despite his physical challenges, he was a gifted child, with wisdom that surpassed even the most learned scholars
Ashtavakra was born physically deformed.
Despite his physical challenges, he was a gifted child, with wisdom that surpassed even the most learned scholars
Ashtavakra was often ridiculed and bullied.
Yet, he remained unaffected, his focus unwavering from the pursuit of knowledge.
His wisdom grew, overshadowing his deformities
Yet, he remained unaffected, his focus unwavering from the pursuit of knowledge.
His wisdom grew, overshadowing his deformities
one day, he learnt that his father, a great scholar, had been defeated in a debate by the king’s courtier & was imprisoned
Because of that, he decided to challenge the courtier and free his father
he went to the king’s court and impressed everyone with his wisdom and knowledge
Because of that, he decided to challenge the courtier and free his father
he went to the king’s court and impressed everyone with his wisdom and knowledge
Until finally, he defeated the courtier in a debate and released his father
Ashtavakra's victory was celebrated, and he was revered.
His physical form was no longer a subject of ridicule, but of respect
ever since then, he became known as a great sage & teacher of Vedanta
Ashtavakra's victory was celebrated, and he was revered.
His physical form was no longer a subject of ridicule, but of respect
ever since then, he became known as a great sage & teacher of Vedanta
Looking at the similarities between Ashtavakra's story and the planet Saturn.
Saturn, known as Shani in Indian astrology, also had a strained relationship with his father, the Sun
Saturn, known as Shani in Indian astrology, also had a strained relationship with his father, the Sun
Saturn's story is also one of hardship and challenges.
He was born lame, which is considered a form of deformation.
He was dark in complexion, and his father, the Sun, was not pleased with his appearance
He was born lame, which is considered a form of deformation.
He was dark in complexion, and his father, the Sun, was not pleased with his appearance
Yet, Saturn is known for his wisdom, just like Ashtavakra.
Saturn's wisdom came from his experiences, his hardships.
He understood the world's suffering and became a symbol of timeless wisdom in astrology
Saturn's wisdom came from his experiences, his hardships.
He understood the world's suffering and became a symbol of timeless wisdom in astrology
Understanding Ashtavakra's story provides insights into Saturn's significance.
Both faced adversity and physical deformity, yet they rose above it to impart wisdom and justice.
They teach us to find strength in our struggles.
Both faced adversity and physical deformity, yet they rose above it to impart wisdom and justice.
They teach us to find strength in our struggles.
Saturn, much like Ashtavakra, teaches us that physical appearance or societal judgments do not define us.
Our true worth lies in our knowledge, wisdom, and the strength of our character
Our true worth lies in our knowledge, wisdom, and the strength of our character
By understanding Ashtavakra's story,
we gain a deeper appreciation of Saturn's role in astrology.
Both remind us that true wisdom often comes from overcoming adversity.
This is the timeless wisdom that Saturn, the tough teacher, imparts to us
we gain a deeper appreciation of Saturn's role in astrology.
Both remind us that true wisdom often comes from overcoming adversity.
This is the timeless wisdom that Saturn, the tough teacher, imparts to us
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