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nothing to hold on to and feel secure. This Ultimate is like a perpetual
motion which never ceases, never slackens nor increases its speed — not
even during the interludes between creation. It is the Ultimate beyond which
there is nothing. In its cosmic sweep, this perpetual motion is Duration, it is
the Great Womb but is formless. In this formless Duration where even time
is not, what color and attribute could be found? The dark blue complexion of
Saturn represents its true nature as the Ultimate in its most objective aspect:
there is nothing beyond it.
The operation of this Ultimate takes place by the invincible instruments of
the arrow, javelin and bow held in the hands of Shani. These are special
instruments of attack. The arrow establishes direct contact between the
archer and his object, whether the object is a victim to be killed, or a teacher
at whose feet out of respect the arrow is to be shot. In the case of Saturn, the
arrow is shot at the victim to relieve him of karmic debts that fetter him on
the path of enlightenment. It is done in order to enable him to effectively
approach the Ultimate. The arrow is also the aspiration by which one can
rise to one's higher Self. The arrow shot by Saturn creates psychological
turmoil and churns the psyche so that hidden problems and potentials are
externalized, and the reality is known. Having perceived the hidden nature of
oneself, one often gets bewildered, but in the long run, the perception of
one's inner weakness arouses a deeper sense of spirituality. This spiritual
perception of oneself provides the motivating force toward the Ultimate
Reality. Saturn's arrow rends the veil of ignorance, uncovers the hidden Self,
externalizes the inherent evil as well as beneficial potential, and gives an
insight into the true nature of (he Self.
The javelin is a kind of dart which pierces its victim and kills him. The
difference between an arrow and a javelin lies in the contact point. An arrow
is shot from a distance. The archer may even be invisible. The arrow shot by
Saturn has these characteristics. Often the action precipitated by Saturn is
not discernible: it is not immediately known how or from whom the assault
has come. But the individual suffers the pain and is psychologically
disturbed, even though he may not be aware of the direction from which the
shot was fired. To pinpoint the source of trouble created by Satum is
difficult. It is especially so when deep pain is inflicted. In the case of the
javelin, the assailant is in close contact with the victim. There is a direct
relationship between the two. Saturn is not afraid of its victim. It does not
always remain hidden or elusive like a thief. Sometimes the impact of Saturn
is clearly identifiable. Disease, injury, untimely loss of support and status in
the society are the short and quick actions represented by the javelin in his
hand.