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).

athopaniṣkramyābhimantrayate | cidasi manāsīti cittaṃ idam mano vāganuvadati dhīrasi dakṣiṇeti dhiyā-dhiyā hyetayā manuṣyā jujyūṣantyanūkteneva prakāmodyeneva gāthābhiriva tasmādāha dhīrasīti dakṣiṇeti dakṣiṇā hyeṣā kṣatriyāsi yajñiyāsīti kṣatriyā hyeṣā yajñiyā hyeṣāditirasyubhayataḥśīrṣṇīti sa yadenayā samānaṃ sadviparyāsaṃ vadati yadaparaṃ tatpūrvaṃ karoti yatpūrvaṃ tadapara tenobhayataḥśīrṣṇī tasmādāhāditirasyubhayataḥśīrṣṇīti

Preview of English translation:

16. Having gone up to her, he (the Adhvaryu) salutes her, with the text (Vajasaneyi Samhita IV, 19), “Thou art thought, thou art the mind,”—for speech, doubtless, speaks in accordance with thought, with the mind;—“Thou art intelligence, thou art the Dakshina,”—for it is by means of their respective intelligence that people seek to make their living, either by reciting (the Veda), or by readiness of speech, or by songs: therefore he says, “Thou art intelligence;” and 'Dakshina' (gift to the priests) he calls her, because she is indeed the Dakshina;- 'Thou art supreme, thou art worthy of worship,'—for she is indeed supreme and worthy of worship;—“Thou art Aditi, the double-headed,”—inasmuch as, through her (Vac, speech), he speaks the right thing wrongly, and puts last what comes first, and first what comes last, therefore she is double-headed: that is why he says, “Thou art Aditi, the double-headed.”

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 3.2.4.16

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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