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).

devānyakṣi svadhvareti | adhvaro vai yajño devānyakṣi suyajñiyetyevaitadāha tvāṃ hi havyavāḍasītyeṣa hi havyavāḍyadagnistasmādāha tvaṃ hi havyavāḍasītyā juhotā duvasyatāgnim prayatyadhvare vṛṇīdhvaṃ havyavāhanamiti sampreṣyatyevaitayājuhuta ca yajata ca yasmai kāmāya samaindhiḍhvaṃ tatkurutetyevaitadāhāgnim prayatyadhvara ityadhvaro vai yajño'gnim prayati yajña ityevaitadāha vṛṇīdhvaṃ havyavāhanamityeṣa hi havyavāhano yadagnistasmādāha vṛṇīdhvaṃ havyavāhanamiti

Preview of English translation:

39. [He continues]: “Adore, good worshipper, the gods!” worship (adhvara) doubtless means sacrifice: “adore the gods, good sacrificer,” he thereby says;—“Oblation-bearer, sure, art thou!” for he, Agni, is indeed the bearer of oblations: for this reason he says 'oblation-bearer, sure, art thou.' [He recites the last samidheni]: “Make offerings! do reverence! Him, Agni, while the cult proceeds, for your oblation-bearer choose!” by this (verse) he urges them on: “make offerings and worship! do this for (the accomplishment) of whatever desire you kindled him!” this is what he thereby means to say. “Him, Agni, while the cult proceeds,” he says, because cult means sacrifice: hence he thereby says, “him, Agni, whilst the sacrifice proceeds;”—“for your oblation-bearer choose!” for he, Agni, is indeed the oblation-bearer, and for this reason he says 'for your oblation-bearer choose (him)!'

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Other editions:

Also see the following editions of the Sanskrit text or (alternative) English translations of the Satapatha-brahmana Verse 1.4.1.39

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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