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).

athedaṃ dvitīyam | saiva stīrṇā vedirbhavati marudbhyaḥ sāṃtapanebhyastasyāmeva stīrṇāyāṃ vedau paridhīṃśca śakalāṃścopanidadhati tathā saṃdohya caruṃ śrapayati nedeva prativeśamājyamadhiśrayati śrapayitvābhighāryodvāsyānakti sthālyāmājyamudvāsayati sruvaṃ ca srucaṃ ca sammārṣṭyathaitaṃ sokhameva carumādāyodaiti sthālyāmājyamādāyodaiti sruvaṃ ca srucaṃ cādāyodaiti sa imāmeva stīrṇ āṃ vedimabhimṛśya paridhīnparidhāya yāvataḥ śakalān kāmayate tāvato 'bhyādadhātyathaitaṃ sokhameva carumāsādayati sthālyāmājyamāsādayati sruvaṃ ca srucaṃ cāsādayatyupaviśati hotā hotṛṣadane sruvaṃ ca srucaṃ cādadāna āha

Preview of English translation:

11. Then there is this other. The same altar covered (with sacrificial grass) which has served for the Maruts, the Scorchers, is (used now). Near this covered altar they lay down the enclosing-sticks and pieces of firewood; and having had (the cows) milked in the same way (as before) he cooks the rice-pap. The butter he puts on so as to be no mere accessory Having cooked (the pap) and basted it, and removed it (from the fire), he anoints it. He then removes the butter in the pot (from the fire), and wipes the dipping and offering spoons. Thereupon, taking the dish with the pap, he walks up (to the altar); and again, taking the butter in the pot, he walks up; and again, taking the dipping and offering spoons, he walks up (to the altar). He then touches that covered altar, lays the enclosing-sticks round (the Ahavaniya fire), and puts on as many pieces of wood as he thinks fit. He then deposits successively (in their respective places) the dish with the pap, the pot with butter, and the dipping and offering spoons. The Hotri sits down in the Hotri’s seat. Taking the dipping and offering spoons, he (the Adhvaryu) says,—

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Other editions:

Also see the following editions of the Sanskrit text or (alternative) English translations of the Satapatha-brahmana Verse 2.5.3.11

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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