The Greatness of Saturn: A Therapeutic Myth [Paperback]

Dr. Robert Svoboda (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: June 1, 1997

The telling of mythic stories has always been a powerful form of therapy, bringing healing to people facing adversity. The greatness of Saturn is such a therapeutic myth, told and retold through many centuries. Taken from the East Indian Vedic tradition, it honors the planet Saturn, who personifies time, limitations, loss, and all forms of adversity.

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Book Description

The telling of mythic stories has always been a powerful form of therapy, bringing healing to people facing adversity. The greatness of Saturn is such a therapeutic myth, told and retold through many centuries, Taken from the East Indian Vedic tradition, it honors the planet Saturn, who personifies time, limitations, loss and all forms of adversity. --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

Product Details

• Paperback: 304 pages
• Publisher: Lotus Press; New edition edition (June 1, 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0940985624
• ISBN-13: 978-0940985629
• Product Dimensions: 0.4 x 0.4 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (13 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #214,472 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Robert E. Svoboda is the first Westerner ever to graduate from a college of Ayurveda (in 1980) and be licensed to practice Ayurveda in India. During and after his formal Ayurvedic training, his mentor, the Aghori Vimalananda, tutored him in Ayurveda, Yoga, Jyotish, Tantra and other forms of classical Indian lore. After moving to India in 1973, he lived there for more than a decade. Since 1985 he has traveled the world lecturing, consulting, teaching and writing. The author of more than a dozen books and audio works, he has served as Adjunct Faculty at the Ayurvedic Institute, Albuquerque, NM, and Bastyr University, Kenmore, WA. To read more about Dr. Svoboda and his travels, visit his website www.drsvoboda.com.

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39 of 40 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars "It's a nasty job, but someone's got to do it!!!", October 22, 1999

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This review is from: The Greatness of Saturn: A Therapeutic Myth (Paperback)

Om Amrtesvaryai Namah! A masterful retelling of the "Sani Mahatmyam" with a wonderful personal touch as in all his writings.This book very expertly shows the effects of the planets on one's everyday life, and offers an object lesson in why we must pursue spirituality as if our lives depended on it. (Cause they do!!!!)A wonderful way of showing that Saturn's job is not so much just to give us all a hard time, but rather to help us turn inward to the real help we might find from the Divine within.i loved every page, and many of them were wet with tears. All i can say is Thankyou Robert Svoboda, and when may we expect the next delicious morsel from you? Om Namah Sivaya! visvanathan

33 of 35 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars THANKS TO THIS BOOK, I FEAR SATURN NO LONGER.., April 3, 2001

By A Customer

This review is from: The Greatness of Saturn: A Therapeutic Myth (Paperback)

I've studied Western astrology for over 30 years. I would always have a feeling of fear around the planet Saturn, whether in a natal chart or transit. I learned about this book in the Book Reviews of The Mountain Astrologer magazine, a publication I find a necessity of life! When I bought the book, I was going through some major life challenges. This book taught me that I needed an attitude adjustment when it came to Saturn. Due to this book, I did not give up on myself during those challenges. Two years later, I find that things I used to dread I now welcome into my life because they've helped me grow spiritually. Saturn has taught me, through the mythology in this book, how to RESPECT boundaries and limits. More importantly, it has helped ME set boundaries (around myself) for others to respect.

This is a book you must read if you are an astrologist. This is about great wisdom of the ages which we can apply in our lives today! Blessings...

21 of 21 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This book will heal you, August 2, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: The Greatness of Saturn: A Therapeutic Myth (Paperback)

This is about the greatness of a book. In a sensitive way Robert Svoboda tells us an old story from India. He tells it in a way that touches the soul, not just the mind. This book will not just inform you, it will heal you. In Vedic Astrology, the planet Saturn causes a lot of trouble. If something goes wrong in your life you can bet Saturn has something to do with it. You should not run away from Saturn. You should embrace Lord Saturn, who certainly has his own beauty. That is what this book is about. This book will help you to become friends with Lord Saturn. It will definitely change your life.