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).

sa ha prajāpatiragnimuvāca yajai tvayā tvā labhā iti neti hovāca vāyum brūhīti sa ha vāyumuvāca yajai tvayā tvā labhā iti neti hovāca puruṣam brūhīti sa ha puruṣamuvāca yajai tvayā tvā labhā iti neti hovāca paśūnbrūhīti sa ha paśūnuvāca yajai yuṣmābhirā vo labhā iti neti hocuścandramasam brūhīti sa ha candramasamuvāca yajai tvayā tvā labhā iti neti hovācādityam brūhīti sa hādityamuvāca yajai tvayā tvā labhā iti tatheti hovāca ya u ta ete nācīkamanta kimu ma eteṣu syāditi yadyatkāmayethā iti tatheti tamālabhata so'syāyam paśurālabdhaḥ saṃjñapto'śvayattametābhirāprībhirāprīṇāttadyadenametābhirāprībhirāprīṇāttasmādāp riyo nāma tasmādu paśuṃ saṃjñaptam brūyācetāṃ nu muhūrtamiti sa yāvantamaśvamedheneṣṭvā lokaṃ jayati tāvantametena jayati

Preview of English translation:

5. Prajapati said to Agni, “I will perform sacrifice with thee: I will lay hands upon thee (as a victim).”—“Nay,” said he, “speak unto man!” He said to man, “I will perform sacrifice with thee: I will lay hands upon thee.”—“Nay,” said he, “speak unto the cattle!” He said to the cattle, “I will perform sacrifice with you: I will lay hands upon you.”—“Nay,” said they, “speak unto the moon!” He said to the moon, “I will perform sacrifice with thee: I will lay hands upon thee,”—“Nay,” said he, “speak unto the sun!” He said to the sun, “I will perform sacrifice with thee: I will lay hands upon thee.” 'So be it!' said he; 'but seeing that those liked it not (to be slaughtered), what, then, shall become mine that now is with these?'—“Whatsoever thou mayest desire,” he said.—“So be it,” he replied. He laid hands upon him, and this is that animal of his seized (for sacrifice). When slaughtered, it swelled, and by means of those Apri-hymns, he appeased it; and inasmuch as, by means of these Apri-hymns, he appeased it, they are called Apris. And let him, for that reason, say of the slaughtered animal, “Let it lie for a moment!” As great as the world is which he gains by performing the horse-sacrifice, so great a world does he gain by this (animal sacrifice).

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 11.8.3.5

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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