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).

athāta stomāyanasyaiva | āgneyamagniṣṭoma ālabheta taddhi saloma yadāgneyamagniṣṭoma ālabheta yadyukthyaḥ syādaindrāgnaṃ dvitīyamālabhetaindrāgnāni hyukthāni yadi ṣoḍaśī syādaindraṃ tṛtīyamālabhetendro hi ṣoḍaśī yadyatirātraḥ syātsārasvataṃ caturthamālabheta vāgvai sarasvatī yoṣā vai vāgyoṣā rātristadyathāyathaṃ yajñakratūnvyāvartayatyetāni trīṇyayanāni teṣāṃ yatamatkāmayeta teneyāddvā upālambhyau paśū sauryaṃ dvitīyam paśumālabhate vaiṣuvate'hanprājāpatyam mahāvrate

Preview of English translation:

3. Then as to the manner (of animal offering) in accordance with the Stoma. At the Agnishtoma let him seize a (victim) for Agni; for it is befitting that at the Agnishtoma [“Agni’s praise”] he should seize a victim for Agni. If it be an Ukthya sacrifice, let him seize as the second (victim) one for Indra and Agni, for the hymns (uktha) belong to Indra and Agni. If it be a Shodashin sacrifice, let him seize as the third (victim) one for Indra; for the Shodashin (graha) is Indra. If it be an Atiratra, let him seize as the fourth (victim) one for Sarasvati; for Sarasvati is Vac (speech), and Vac is a female, and so is ratri (fem., “night”) female. Thus he duly distinguishes between the sacrificial performances. Such are the three manners (of animal offering): he may perform in whichever manner he pleases. Two victims must needs be seized,—for Surya he seizes the second en the Vishuvant day, and for Prajapati at the Mahavrata.

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 4.6.3.3

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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