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).

athottarataḥ svarāḍasyudīcī digiti svarāḍḍha nāmaiṣodīcī diṅmarutaste devā adhipataya iti maruto haitasyai diśo devā adhipatayaḥ somo hetīnām pratidharteti somo haivātra hetīnām pratidhartaikaviṃśastvā stomaḥ pṛthivyāṃ śrayatvityekaviṃśena haiṣā stomena pṛthivyāṃ śritā niṣkevalyamukthamavyathāyai stabhnātviti niṣkevalyena haiṣokthenāvyathāyai pṛthivyāṃ stabdhā vai rājaṃ sāma pratiṣṭhityā antarikṣa iti vairājena haiṣā sāmnā pratiṣṭhitāntarikṣa ṛṣayastvā prathamajā deveṣviti tasyokto bandhuḥ

Preview of English translation:

8. Then on the left (north) side (he lays down one), with (Vajasaneyi Samhita XV, 13), “Self-ruling thou art, the northern region,” for self-ruling that northern region indeed is; 'The divine Maruts are thine overlords,' for the divine Maruts are indeed the overlords of that region;—“Soma is the repeller of shafts,” for Soma, indeed, is here the repeller of shafts;—“The Ekavimsha-stoma may uphold thee on earth!” for by the twenty-one-fold hymn this one is indeed upheld on earth;—“The Nishkevalya-shastra may support thee for steadiness’ sake!” for by the Nishkevalya-shastra it is indeed supported on earth for steadiness’ sake;—“the Vairaja-saman for stability in the air!” for by the Vairaja-saman it is indeed established in the air;—“May the Rishis, the first-born, magnify thee among the gods . . .!” the import of this has been explained.

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 8.6.1.8

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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