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 3.4.2.14
te samavamṛśanti | anādhṛṣṭamasyanādhṛṣyaṃ devānāmoja ityanādhṛṣṭā hi devā āsannanādhṛṣyāḥ saha santaḥ samānaṃ vadantaḥ samānaṃ dadhrāṇā devānāmoja iti devānāṃ vai juṣṭāstanvaḥ priyāṇi dhāmānyanabhiśastyabhiśastipā anabhiśastenyamiti sarvāṃ hi devā abhiśastiṃ tīrṇā añjasā satyamupageṣamiti satyaṃ vadāni medamatikramiṣamityevaitadāha svite mā dhā iti svite hi taddevā ātmānamadadhat a yatsatyamavadanyatsatyamakurvastasmādāha svite mā dhā iti
Preview of English translation:
14. They touch it simultaneously, with the text, “Thou art the strength of the gods, unassailed and unassailable; for the gods were indeed unassailed and unassailable while being together, and speaking with one accord and holding together.” 'The strength of the gods' doubtless means the favourite forms and desirable powers of the gods, “uncursed, curse-averting, uncursable,” for the gods have overcome every curse;—“May I straightway go to the truth!” whereby he means to say, “May I speak the truth, may I not transgress this (covenant);”—“Establish me in welfare!” for in welfare the gods indeed established themselves by speaking the truth, by performing the truth: therefore he says, “Establish me in welfare!”
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Other editions:
Also see the following editions of the Sanskrit text or (alternative) English translations of the Satapatha-brahmana Verse 3.4.2.14
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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