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).

atha madhye | adhipatnyasi bṛhatī digityadhipatnī ha nāmaiṣā bṛhatī digviśve te devā adhipataya iti viśve haitasyai diśo devā adhipatayo bṛhaspatirhetīnā pratidharteti bṛhaspatirhaivātra hetīnām pratidhartā triṇavatrayastriṃśau tvā stomau pṛthivyāṃ śrayatāmiti triṇavatrayastriṃśābhyāṃ haiṣā stomābhyām pṛthivyāṃ śritā vaiśvadevāgnimārute ukthe avyathāyai stabhnītāmiti vaiśvadevāgnimārutābhyāṃ haiṣokthābhyāmavyathāyai pṛthivyāṃ stabdhā śākvararaivate sāmanī pratiṣṭhityā antarikṣa iti śākvararaivatābhyāṃ haiṣā sāmabhyām pratiṣṭhitāntarikṣa ṛṣayastvā prathamajā deveṣviti tasyokto bandhuḥ

Preview of English translation:

9. Then in the middle (he lays down one), with (Vajasaneyi Samhita XV, 14), “The sovereign mistress thou art, the Great region!” for the sovereign mistress that great region indeed is;—“the All-gods are thine overlords,” for the All-gods are indeed the overlords of that region;—“Brihaspati is the repeller of shafts,” for Brihaspati, indeed, is here the repeller of shafts;—“The Trinava- and Trayastrimsha-stomas may uphold thee on earth;”—for by the twenty-nine-fold and thirty-three-fold hymns this one is indeed upheld on earth;—“The Vaishvadeva- and Agnimaruta-shastras may support thee for steadiness’ sake!” for by the Vaishvadeva- and Agnimaruta-shastras it is indeed supported on earth for steadiness’ sake;—“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 8.6.1.9

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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