Satapatha-brahmana [sanskrit]

147,532 words | ISBN-10: 812080113X | ISBN-13: 9788120801134

The Sanskrit text of the Satapatha-brahmana: One of the largest works in the category of Vedic (Brahmaic) literature, narrating in extensive detail the various rites, constructions, chants and utensils to be used in Hindu ceremonies. Alternative titles: Śatapathabrāhmaṇa (शतपथब्राह्मण), Śatapatha-brāhmaṇa (शतपथ-ब्राह्मण) Shatapathabrahma (shatapatha).

tadāhuḥ | kasmā u tarhyupabhṛti gṛhṇīyādyadupabhṛtā na juhotīti sa yaddhopabhṛtā juhuyātpṛthagghaivemāḥ prajāḥ syurnaivāttā syānnādyaḥ syādatha yattajjuhveva samānīya juhoti tasmādimā viśaḥ kṣatriyasyaiva vaśe sati vaiśyam paśava upatiṣṭante'tha yattajjuhveva samānīya juhoti tasmādyadota kṣatriyaḥ kāmayate 'thāha vaiśya mayi yatte paro nihitaṃ tadāhareti taṃ jināti tvadyathā tvatkāmayate tathā sacata eteno hatadvīryeṇa

Preview of English translation:

15. And in reference to this point they say: “Wherefore then is he to take it in the upabhrit, if he does not offer it with the upabhrit?” Now, if he were to offer it with the upabhrit, those subjects (of the king) would assuredly become separated from him, nor would there be either an eater or what is to be eaten. When, on the other hand, he pours (the butter) together and thus offers it with the juhu, thereby the people pay tribute to the Kshatriya. Hence by what he takes in the upabhrit, the Vaishya (man of the people), under the rule of the Kshatriya, becomes possessed of cattle; and when he pours (the butter) together and offers it with the juhu, thereby the Kshatriya, whenever he likes, says, “Hallo Vaishya, just bring to me what thou hast stored away!” Thus he both subdues him and obtains possession of anything he wishes by dint of this very energy.

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Other editions:

Also see the following editions of the Sanskrit text or (alternative) English translations of the Satapatha-brahmana Verse 1.3.2.15

Cover of edition (1882)

The Satapatha Brahmana (In Five Volumes)
by Julius Eggeling (1882)

2551 pages; [Publisher: Motilal Banarsidass Publishers Pvt. Ltd.]

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Cover of edition (2009)

The Satapatha Brahmana (3 volumes)
by Dr Jeet Ram Bhatt (2009)

Sanskrit Text with English Translation; 1726 pages; [Publisher: Eastern Book Linkers]; ISBN: 9788178541693

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Cover of edition (2002)

The Satapatha Brahmana (With The Commentary of Sayanacarya and Harisvamin)
by Rashtriya Sanskrit Sansthan (2002)

3483 pages; [शतपथ ब्राह्मणम्] According to the Madhyandina Recension; Commetaries: (1) Vedarthaprakash (Vedartha-prakasha) by Shrimat-Trayibhashyakar Sayanacharya, (2) Sarvavidyanidhana Kavindracharya Saraswati.

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Cover of edition (1993)

Studies in the Satapatha-Brahmana
by Dr. (Mrs.) Santi Banerjee (1993)

236 pages; [Publisher: Sanskrit Pustak Bhandar]

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Cover of edition (1982)

Cultural Study of the Satapatha Brahman (in Hindi)
by Dr. Urmila Devi Sharma (1982)

106 pages; Shatapatha Brahmana Ek Sanskritik Adhyan; [Publisher: Meharchand Lakshmandas Publications]

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