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).

atha vrataṃ vratayitvā nābhimupaspṛśate | śvātrāḥ pītā bhavata yūyamāpo asmākamantarudare suśevāḥ asmabhyamayakṣmā anamīvā anāgasaḥ svadantu devīramṛtā ṛtāvṛdhā iti devānvā eṣa upāvartate yo dīkṣate sa devatānāmeko bhavatyanutsiktaṃ vai devānāṃ havirathaitadvrataprado mithya karoti vratamupotsiñcanvratam pramīṇāti tasyo haiṣā prāyaścittistatho hāsyaitanna mithyākṛtam bhavati na vratam pramīṇāti tasmādāha śvātrāḥ pītā bhavata yūyamāpo asmākamantarudare suśevāḥ asmabhyamayakṣmā anamīvā anāgasaḥ svadantu devīramṛtā ṛtāvṛdha iti sa yāvatkiyacca vrataṃ vratayitvā nābhimupaspṛśedetenaivopaspṛśetkastadveda yadvra2taprado vratamupotsiñcet

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19. Having drank the fast-food, he touches his navel, with the text (Vajasaneyi Samhita IV, 12), “Ye waters that have been drank, may ye become palatable and auspicious within us! may they prove agreeable to us, freeing us from disease and weakness and sin,—they the divine, the immortal, the holy!” Now, he who is consecrated draws nigh to the gods and becomes one of the deities; but the sacrificial food of the gods is not increased (with other material): hence, if in handing the fast-food (to the consecrated) he increases it (with other milk), he commits a fault and breaks the fast. This (formula), however, is the atonement for that (transgression), and thus that fault is not committed by him, and he does not break the fast (or  vow): therefore he says, “Ye waters . . . !” Whenever, after drinking the fast-food, he touches his navel, let him touch it with this (formula); for who knows whether (or not) he who hands the fast-food (to the consecrated) increases it (with other milk)!

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Other editions:

Also see the following editions of the Sanskrit text or (alternative) English translations of the Satapatha-brahmana Verse 3.2.2.19

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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