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 yadaitadātithyena pracarati atha pravargyeṇa cariṣyanpuropasado'greṇa gārhapatyam prācaḥ kuśāntsaṃstīrya dvandvam pātrāṇyupasādayatyupayamanīm mahāvīram parīṣāsau pinvane rauhiṇakapāle rauhiṇahavanyau srucau yadu cānyadbhavati taddaśa daśākṣarā vai virāḍvirāḍvai yajñastadvirājamevaitadyajñamabhisampādayatyatha yaddvandvamdvandvam vai vīryam yadā vai dvau saṃrabhete atha tau vīryaṃ kuruto dvandvam vai mithunam prajananam mithunenaivainametatprajananena samardhayati kṛtsnaṃ karoti

Preview of English translation:

1. Now at the time when he there proceeds with the guest-meal, he who intends to perform the Pravargya, prior to the Upasads, spreads Kusha grass with its tops directed towards the east, in front of the Garhapatya, and places the vessels thereon in pairs,—the Upayamani (tray) and the Mahavira (pot), the pair of lifting-sticks, the two milking-bowls, the two Rauhina-plates, the two offering spoons for the Rauhina (cakes), and whatever other (implement) there is,—these make ten, for the Viraj consists of ten syllables, and the sacrifice is Viraj: he thus makes this to be equal to the Viraj, the sacrifice. And as to their being in pairs,—a pair means strength, for when two take hold of each other they exert strength; and a pair (couple) means a productive union: with a productive union he thus supplies and completes it.

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 14.1.3.1

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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