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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 9.4.1.11
bhujyuḥ suparṇa iti | yajño vai bhujyuryajño hi sarvāṇi bhūtāni bhunakti yajño gandharvastasya dakṣiṇā apsarasa iti yajño ha gandharvo dakṣiṇābhirapsarobhirmithunena sahoccakrāma stāvā nāmeti dakṣiṇā vai stāvā dakṣiṇābhirhi yajña stūyate'tho yo vai kaśca dakṣiṇāṃ dadāti stūyata eva sa sa na idam brahma kṣatram pātviti tasyokto bandhuḥ
Preview of English translation:
11. “The beneficent, well-winged,”—beneficent (bhujyu) indeed is the sacrifice, for the sacrifice benefits all beings,—“Yajna (the sacrifice) is the Gandharva: his Apsaras are the offering-gifts,”—for as a Gandharva the sacrifice, indeed, went forth, with the offering-gifts as the Apsaras, his mates;—“Praises (stava) by name,”—the offering-gifts are indeed praises, for the sacrifice is praised for offering-gifts; and whosoever gives an offering-gift (to priests) is praised;—“may he protect this our priesthood and nobility!” the meaning 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 9.4.1.11
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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