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).

tadu tatpṛthivyāṃ viṣṇurvyakraṃsta | gāyatreṇa candasā tato nirbhakto yo 'smāndveṣṭi yaṃ ca vayaṃ dviṣmo'ntarikṣe viṣṇurvyakraṃsta traiṣṭubhena candasā tato nirbhakto yo'smāndveṣṭi yaṃ ca vayaṃ dviṣmo divi viṣṇurvyakraṃsta jāgatena candasā tato nirbhakto yo'smāndveṣṭi yaṃ ca vayaṃ dviṣma ityevamimāṃllokāntsamāruhyāthaiṣā gatireṣā pratiṣṭhā ya eṣa tapati tasya ye raśmayaste sukṛto'tha yatparam bhāḥ prajāpatirvā sa svargo lokastadevamimāṃllokāntsamāruhyāthaitāṃ gatimetāṃ pratiṣṭhāṃ gacati parastāttvevārvāṅ krameta ya ito'nuśāsanaṃ cikīrṣeddūyaṃ tadyasmātparastādarvāṅ kramate 1.9.3'pasaraṇato ha agre devā jayanto'jayan | divamevāgre 'thedamantarikṣamatheto'napasaraṇātsapatnānanudanta tatho evaiṣa etadapasaraṇata evāgre jayañjayati divamevāgre'thedamantarikṣamatheto 'napasaraṇātsapatnānnudata iyaṃ vai pṛthivī pratiṣṭhā tadasyāmevaitatpratiṣṭhāyāṃ pratitiṣṭhati

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10. Hence (he strides thrice) with the texts (Vajasaneyi Samhita II, 25 a-c), “On the earth Vishnu strode by means of the gayatri metre: excluded therefrom is he who hates us, and whom we hate!” 'In the air Vishnu strode by means of the trishtubh metre: excluded therefrom is he who hates us, and whom we hate!' 'In the sky Vishnu strode by means of the jagati metre: excluded therefrom is he who hates us, and whom we hate!' When one has thus ascended these worlds, that is the goal, that the safe refuge: the rays of him (the sun) who burns there, are the righteous (departed); and what highest light there is, that is Prajapati or the heavenly world. Having then in this way ascended these worlds, he reaches that goal, that safe refuge. Now he who wishes to give instructions from hence, should come hitherwards from above. Twofold is the reason why he should come hitherwards from above:

For a detailled translation, including proper diacritics and footnotes, go the full English translation.

Other editions:

Also see the following editions of the Sanskrit text or (alternative) English translations of the Satapatha-brahmana Verse 1.9.3.10

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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