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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).
Verse 1.8.3.25
sa sampragṛhṇāti | saṃsravabhāgā stheṣā bṛhanta iti saṃsravo hyeva khalu pariśiṣṭo bhavati prastareṣṭhāḥ paridheyāśca devā iti prastaraśca hi paridhayaścānuprahṛtā bhavantīmāṃ vācamabhi viśve gṛṇanta ityetadu vaiśvadevaṃ karotyāsadyāsminbarhiṣi mādayadhvaṃ svāhā vāḍiti tadyathā vaṣṭkṛtaṃ hutamevamasyaitadbhavati
Preview of English translation:
25. He seizes them, with the text (Vajasaneyi Samhita II, 18), “The residue (of the butter) ye have for your share, ye, mighty by (this) food!” the residue, of course, is that which remains;—“O ye gods, staying on the prastara, and representing the enclosing-sticks;” for both the prastara and the enclosing-sticks have been thrown into the fire;—“All of you, applauding this speech,” thereby he makes it the vaishvadeva (belonging to the Vishve Devah);—“Be seated on this couch of grass (barhis) and enjoy yourselves! Svaha! Vat!” as one offers what has been consecrated by 'vashat,' this (residue) thereby becomes such for him (the sacrificer).
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Other editions:
Also see the following editions of the Sanskrit text or (alternative) English translations of the Satapatha-brahmana Verse 1.8.3.25
The Satapatha Brahmana (In Five Volumes)
by Julius Eggeling (1882)
2551 pages; [Publisher: Motilal Banarsidass Publishers Pvt. Ltd.]
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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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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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Studies in the Satapatha-Brahmana
by Dr. (Mrs.) Santi Banerjee (1993)
236 pages; [Publisher: Sanskrit Pustak Bhandar]
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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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