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).

āsādya havīṃṣyagnim manthati | agnim manthitvānuprahṛtyābhijuhotyathādhvaryurevāhāgnaye samidhyamānāyānubrūhīti ubhāvevedhmāvabhyādhatta ubhau samidhau pariśiṃṣṭa ubhau pūrvāvāghārāvāghārayato'thādhvaryurevāhāgnimagnītsammṛḍḍhītyasammṛṣṭameva bhavati sampreṣitam

Preview of English translation:

19. Having thus placed the sacrificial dishes, he churns the fire; and having churned it and placed it on (the hearth), he offers thereon, The Adhvaryu in the first place says (to the Hotri), “Recite to the fire that is being kindled!” Both (the Adhvaryu and the Pratiprasthatri) then put firewood on (the fire) and both reserve one kindling-stick each; and they both pour out the first libation (aghara). Thereupon the Adhvaryu says, “Agnidh, trim the fire!” Although the summons is given, the trimming does not take place (immediately)

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 2.5.2.19

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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