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).
Verse 2.5.2.30
pratiparāṇīyodaiti pratiprasthātā | sammṛjantyagniṃ sammṛṣṭe'gnau tā ubhāvevottarāvāghārāvāghārayato'thādhvaryurevāśrāvya hotāram pravṛṇīte pravṛto hotottarasyai vederhotṛṣadana upaviśatyupaviśya prasauti tā ubhāveva prasūtau sruca ādāyātikrāmato'tikramyāśrāvyādhvaryurevāha samidho yajeti yaja yajeti caturthe-caturthe prayāje samānayamānau navabhiḥ prayājaiścarataḥ
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30. Having led her back (to her seat) the Pratiprasthatri returns (to his place by the side of the southern altar). They now trim the fire. When the fire has been trimmed, both (the Adhvaryu and Pratiprasthatri) make the second libation (of butter). Thereupon the Adhvaryu, having called (on the Agnidhra) for the 'Shraushat,' chooses the Hotri. The chosen Hotri then seats himself on the Hotri’s seat beside the northern altar; and having seated himself, he urges (the Adhvaryu and Pratiprasthatri) to proceed. Being thus urged to proceed, they both take up the spoons and step across (to the south side of the fires). After stepping across and calling for the 'Shraushat,' the Adhvaryu says (to the Hotri), “Pronounce the offering-prayer on the kindling-sticks!” and 'Pronounce the offering-prayer!' at each (subsequent fore-offering). Pouring (the butter in the spoons) together (into the juhu) at the fourth, they both proceed with the nine fore-offerings.
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Other editions:
Also see the following editions of the Sanskrit text or (alternative) English translations of the Satapatha-brahmana Verse 2.5.2.30
The Satapatha Brahmana (In Five Volumes)
by Julius Eggeling (1882)
2551 pages; [Publisher: Motilal Banarsidass Publishers Pvt. Ltd.]
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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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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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Studies in the Satapatha-Brahmana
by Dr. (Mrs.) Santi Banerjee (1993)
236 pages; [Publisher: Sanskrit Pustak Bhandar]
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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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