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 etaiḥ suptaḥ na kasya cana veda na manasā saṃkalpayati na vācānnasya rasaṃ vijānāti na prāṇena gandhaṃ vijānāti na cakṣuṣā paśyati na śrotreṇa śṛṇotyetaṃ hyete tadāpītā bhavanti sa eṣa ekaḥ sanprajāsu bahudhā vyāviṣṭastasmādekā satī lokampṛṇā sarvamagnimanuvibhavatyatha yadeka eva tasmādekā

Preview of English translation:

20. That same (divine person), the Adhvaryus (Yajur-veda priests) serve under the name of 'Agni' (fire-altar) and 'Yajus,' because he holds together (yuj) all this (universe); the Chandogas (Sama-veda priests, chanters) under that of 'Saman,' because in him all this (universe) is one and the same (samana); the Bahvricas (Rig-veda priests, Hotars) under that of 'Uktham,' because he originates (utthap) everything here; those skilled in sorcery, under that of 'sorcery (yatu),' because everything here is held in check (yata) by him; the serpents under that of 'poison;' the snake-charmers under that of 'snake;' the gods under that of 'urj (strengthening food);' men under that of 'wealth;' demons under that of 'maya (magic power);' the deceased Fathers under that of 'svadha (invigorating draught);' those knowing the divine host under that of 'divine host;' the Gandharvas under that of 'form (rupa);' the Apsaras under that of 'fragrance (gandha),'—thus, in whatsoever form they serve him that indeed he becomes, and, having become that, he is helpful to them; whence he who knows should serve him in all these (forms), for he becomes all that, and, having become all that, he is helpful to him.

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 10.5.2.20

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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