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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 6.2.1.26
sa etā apaśyat | samāstvāgna ṛtavo vardhayantviti samāśca tvāgna ṛtavaśca vardhayantvityetatsaṃvatsarā ṛṣayo yāni satyeti saṃvatsarāśca tua'rṣayaśca satyāni ca vardhayantvityetatsaṃ divyena dīdihi rocanenetyasau vā ādityo divyaṃ rocanaṃ tena saṃdīdihītyetadviśvā ābhāhi pradiśaścatasra iti sarvā ābhāhi pradiśaścatasra ityetat
Preview of English translation:
26. He (Agni) saw these (verses), “May the months, O Agni, may the seasons make thee grow!” that is, “May both the months, O Agni, and the seasons make thee grow!”—“The years, the Rishis, whatsoever truths” that is, “May the years, and the Rishis, and the truths make thee grow!”—“With heavenly brightness do thou shine!”—the heavenly brightness doubtless is yonder sun: thus 'together with that do thou shine!'—“lighten up the whole four regions!” that is, “lighten up all the four regions!”
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 6.2.1.26
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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