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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 7.5.1.22
so'bravīt | ayaṃ vāva mā sarvasmātpāpmana udabhārṣīditi yadabravīdudabhārṣīnmeti tasmādupumbhara udumbharo ha vai tamudumbara ityācakṣate paro'kṣam paro'kṣakāmā hi devā uru me karaditi tasmādurukaramurukaraṃ ha vai tadulūkhalamityācakṣate paro'kṣam paro 'kṣakāmā hi devāḥ saiṣā sarveṣām prāṇānāṃ yoniryadulūkhalaṃ śiro vai prāṇānāṃ yoniḥ
Preview of English translation:
22. He said, “Verily this one has lifted me from out of all evil;” and because he said he has lifted me out (udabharshit),' hence (the name) “udumbhara;”—“udumbhara” doubtless being what is mystically called Udumbara, for the gods love the mystic. “Wide space (uru) shall it make (karat) for me!” he said, hence 'urukara;' 'urukara' doubtless being what is mystically called 'ulukhala' (the mortar); for the gods love the mystic. Now that mortar is the birth-place of all breaths; and the birth-place of the breaths being the head-
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Other editions:
Also see the following editions of the Sanskrit text or (alternative) English translations of the Satapatha-brahmana Verse 7.5.1.22
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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