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).

atha paścāt | ayam paścādviśvavyacā ityasau ādityo viśvavyacā yadā hyevaiṣa udetyathedaṃ sarvaṃ vyaco bhavati tadyattamāha paścāditi tasmādetam pratyañcameva yantam paśyanti tasya rathaprotaścāsamarathaśca senānīgrāmaṇyāviti vārṣikau tāvṛtū pramlocantī cānumlocantī cāpsarasāviti dikcopadiśā ceti ha smāha māhitthirahorātre tu te te hi pra ca mlocato'nu ca mlocato vyāghrā hetiḥ sarpāḥ prahetiriti vyāghrā haivātra hetiḥ sarpāḥ prahetistebhyo namo astvititasyokto bandhuḥ

Preview of English translation:

18. Then behind (in the west, he lays down a brick), with (Vajasaneyi Samhita XV, 17), “This one behind, the all-embracer,”—the all-embracer, doubtless, is yonder sun; for as soon as he rises all this embracing space comes into existence; and because he speaks of him as (being) “behind,” therefore one sees him only when he goes towards the back (west);—“and Rathaprota (fixed on the chariot) and Asamaratha (of matchless chariot), his commander and chieftain;” these are the two rainy months;—“and the nymphs Pramlocanti (the setting one) and Anumlocanti (the rising one),”—“quarter and intermediate quarter,” said Mahitthi, but they are day and night, for these two set and rise; 'tigers the shaft, snakes the missile,' for indeed tigers are here the shaft, and snakes the missile;—“to them be homage . . .!” the import of this has been explained.

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 8.6.1.18

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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