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).

sa saṃdhyorupaspṛśya | ene yajuṣī japati tathā dve yajuṣī trīnparidhīnanuvibhavato divo mūrdhāsi pṛthivyā nābhiriti dakṣiṇe viśvasya mūrdhannadhi tiṣṭhasi śrita ityuttare mūrdhavatībhyām mūrdhā hyasyaiṣo 'psumatībhyāmagneretadvaiśvānarasya stotraṃ yadyajñāyajñiyaṃ śāntirvā āpastasmādapsumatībhyām

Preview of English translation:

13. Having touched it (the fire) at the two joints, he mutters these two formulas,—thus two formulas equal in power three enclosing-sticks,—with (Vajasaneyi Samhita XVIII, 54), “The sky’s head thou art, the earth’s navel, [the essence of the waters and plants, the life of all, the ample refuge (?): homage be to the path!]” on the right, and with (55), “On the head of the All dost thou keep standing, [in the (aerial) ocean is thy heart, in the waters thy life: bestow water, send the water-store (cloud),—from the sky, from the cloud, from the air, from the earth, favour us with rain!]” on the left (joint),—thus with two (verses) containing (the word) “head,” for this, is indeed its head; and containing (the words) “in the waters”: that Yajnayajniya doubtless is Agni Vaishvanara’s chant of praise, and water is (a means of) appeasing,—therefore (he touches them) with two (verses) containing (the words)—“the waters.”

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 9.4.4.13

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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