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).

tam prācī dik prāṇetyanuprāṇatprāṇamevāsmiṃstadadadhāttaṃ dakṣiṇā digvyānetyanuprāṇadvyānamevāsmiṃstadadadhāttam pratīcī digapānetyanuprāṇadapānamevāsmiṃstadadadhāttamudīcī digudānetyanuprāṇadudānamevāsmiṃstadadadhāttamūrdhvā dikṣamānetyanuprāṇatsamānamevāsmiṃstadadadhāttasmādu putraṃ jātamakṛttanābhim pañca brāhmaṇānbrūyādityenamanuprāṇiteti yadyu tānna vindedapi svayamevānuparikrāmamanuprāṇyātsa sarvamāyuretyā haiva jarāyai jīvati

Preview of English translation:

6. The (wind of the) eastern region breathed over that (dead victim), saying, “Breathe forth!” and thereby laid the breath (of the mouth) into it; the southern region breathed over it, saying, “Breathe through!” and thereby laid the through-breathing into it; the western region breathed over it, saying, “Breathe off!” and thereby laid the off-breathing into it; the northern region breathed over it, saying, “Breathe up!” and thereby laid the up-breathing (of the nostrils) into it; the upper region breathed over it, saying, “Breathe all about!” and thereby laid the circulating breathing into it. Therefore, regarding a new-born son, let him say to five Brahmanas, before the navel-string has been cut, “Breathe over him in this way!” But if he should be unable to obtain them he may even himself breathe over him whilst walking round him; and that (son of his) attains the full measure of life and lives to old age.

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 11.8.3.6

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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