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 āśrāvyāha | iṣitā daivyā hotāra iti daivyā ete hotāro yatparidhayo'gnayo hīṣṭā daivyā hotāra ityevaitadāha yadāheṣitā daivyā hotāra iti bhadravācyāyeti svayaṃ etasmai devā yuktā bhavanti yatsādhu vadeyuryatsādhu kuryustasmādāha bhadravācyāyeti preṣito mānuṣaḥ sūktavākāyeti tadimam mānuṣaṃ hotāraṃ sūktavākāya prasauti

Preview of English translation:

10. Having called for the shraushat (and been responded to by the Agnidhra), he thus addresses (the Hotri), “The divine Hotris are summoned—,” the divine Hotris, namely, are (represented by) these enclosing-sticks, since these are Agnis (fires). When he says, “the divine Hotris are summoned (ishita),” he means to say, “the divine Hotris are wished for (ishta).” [He continues], “—for the proclamation of success,”—for on this the gods themselves are indeed intent, to wit, that they should speak what is favourable (conducive to success, sadhu), that they should do what is favourable: hence he says 'for the proclamation of success.'—“The human one is called upon for the song of praise (suktavaka)!” by these words he urges on this human Hotri to singing praises.

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 1.8.3.10

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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