Second Kan And ID And IA. Ii, 4, 4. Fourth : * "Satapatha Brahmana Part 1 (SBE12)", Julius Eggeling tr. [1882], 2:4:4 FOURTH BRHMA"N"A. THE DKSHYA"N"A SACRIFICE. This peculiar modification of the new and full-moon sacrifice seems to have been originated and generally to have been practised among the Dkshya"n"as, a royal family which w...
First Kan And ID And IA. I, 6, 2. Second : * "Satapatha Brahmana Part 1 (SBE12)", Julius Eggeling tr. [1882], 1:6:2 SECOND BRHMA"N"A. 1:6:2:11. Verily, by means of the sacrifice the gods made that conquest (of the world of heaven). When they had conquered, they said, 'How may this (celestial region) be made unattainable by men?' They then...
First Kan And ID And IA. I, 9, 2. Second : * "Satapatha Brahmana Part 1 (SBE12)", Julius Eggeling tr. [1882], 1:9:2 SECOND BRHMA"N"A. THE PATNSA"M"Y"G"AS. 1:9:2:11. Being about to perform the patnsa"m"y"g"as 1, they betake themselves back to the Grhapatya fire. The Adhvaryu takes the "g"uh and sruva, the Hot"ri" the veda, and the gndhr...
First Kan And ID And IA. I, 2, 4. Fourth : * "Satapatha Brahmana Part 1 (SBE12)", Julius Eggeling tr. [1882], 1:2:4 FOURTH BRHMA"N"A. 1:2:4:11. When Indra hurled the thunderbolt at V"ri"tra, that hurled one became fourfold. Of (three parts of) it the wooden sword (sphya) represents one-third or thereabouts, the sacrificial post one-third...
Second Kan And ID And IA. Ii, 2, 4. Fourth : * "Satapatha Brahmana Part 1 (SBE12)", Julius Eggeling tr. [1882], 2:2:4 FOURTH BRHMA"N"A. II. THE AGNIHOTRA OR MORNING AND EVENING LIBATIONS; AND THE AGNY-UPASTHNA OR HOMAGE TO THE FIRES. 2:2:4:11. Pra"g"pati alone, indeed, existed here in the beginning. He considered, 'How may I be reproduced?'...
Second Kan And ID And IA. Ii, 2, 2. Second : * "Satapatha Brahmana Part 1 (SBE12)", Julius Eggeling tr. [1882], 2:2:2 SECOND BRHMA"N"A. 2:2:2:11. Now, in performing that sacrifice, they slay it; and in pressing out the king (Soma), they slay him; and in quieting and immolating the victim, they slay it. The havirya"g"a they slay with...
First Kan And ID And IA. I, 2, 2. Second : * "Satapatha Brahmana Part 1 (SBE12)", Julius Eggeling tr. [1882], p. 42 1:2:2 SECOND BRHMA"N"A. 1:2:2:11. He pours (the ground rice) into that which contains the strainers--viz. into a dish (ptr) on which he has laid the two strainers--with the text (V"g". S. I, 21): 'At the impulse of the divine...
Second Kan And ID And IA. Ii, 1, 3. Third : * "Satapatha Brahmana Part 1 (SBE12)", Julius Eggeling tr. [1882], 2:1:3 p. 289 THIRD BRHMA"N"A. 2:1:3:11. The spring, the summer, and the rains, these seasons (represent) the gods; and the autumn, the winter, and the dewy season represent the fathers. That half-moon which increases represents...
Second Kan And ID And IA. Ii, 2, 1. Second : * "Satapatha Brahmana Part 1 (SBE12)", Julius Eggeling tr. [1882], 2:2:1 SECOND ADHYYA. FIRST BRHMA"N"A. THE OBLATIONS. 2:2:1:11. When he has taken out the havanya fire 1, he performs the Full-offering 2. The reason why p. 303 he performs the full-offering is that he thereby causes that Agni...
First Kan And ID And IA. I, 9, 1. Ninth : * "Satapatha Brahmana Part 1 (SBE12)", Julius Eggeling tr. [1882], 1:9:1 NINTH ADHYYA. FIRST BRHMA"N"A. 1:9:1:11. Now 2 when (the Adhvaryu) says, 'The divine Hot"ri"s are summoned for the proclamation of success, p. 248 the human one is called upon for the song of praise (skta-vka);' and when...
First Kan And ID And IA. I, 2, 1. Second : * "Satapatha Brahmana Part 1 (SBE12)", Julius Eggeling tr. [1882], 1:2:1 SECOND ADHYYA. FIRST BRHMA"N"A. 1:2:1:11. Now the one (viz. the gndhra) puts the potsherds on (the Grhapatya fire); the other (viz. the Adhvaryu) the two mill-stones (on the black antelope skin): these two acts are done...
Introduction : * "Satapatha Brahmana Part 1 (SBE12)", Julius Eggeling tr. [1882], p. ix INTRODUCTION. THE translator of the "S"atapatha-brhma"n"a can be under no illusion as to the reception his production is likely to meet with at the hand of the general reader. In the whole range of literature few works are...
First Kan And ID And IA. I, 1, 3. Third : * "Satapatha Brahmana Part 1 (SBE12)", Julius Eggeling tr. [1882], 1:1:3 THIRD BRHMA"N"A. 1:1:3:11. He now prepares two strainers (pavitra) 1, with the text (V"g". S. I, 12 a): 'Purifiers (or strainers, pavitra) are ye, and belonging to Vish"n"u!' For Vish"n"u is the sacrifice; so that he thereby...
Second Kan And ID And IA. Ii, 6, 3. Third : * "Satapatha Brahmana Part 1 (SBE12)", Julius Eggeling tr. [1882], 2:6:3 THIRD BRHMA"N"A. 2:6:3:11. Verily, imperishable is the righteousness of him that offers the Seasonal sacrifices; for such a one gains the year, and hence there is no cessation for him. He gains it (the year) in three...
Second Kan And ID And IA. Ii, 5, 3. Third : * "Satapatha Brahmana Part 1 (SBE12)", Julius Eggeling tr. [1882], p. 408 2:5:3 THIRD BRHMA"N"A. C. THE SKAMEDHA OFFERINGS 1. 2:5:3:11. Verily, by means of the Varu"n"apraghs"h" Pra"g"pati delivered the creatures from Varu"n"a's noose; and those creatures of his were born without disease...
First Kan And ID And IA. I, 5, 1. Fifth : * "Satapatha Brahmana Part 1 (SBE12)", Julius Eggeling tr. [1882], 1:5:1 FIFTH ADHYYA. FIRST BRHMA"N"A. 1:5:1:11. He (the Adhvaryu) now utters his call for the Pravara (choosing of the Hot"ri") 2. The reason why he utters his call, is that the (Adhvaryu's) call is p. 132 the sacrifice: 'having...
First Kan And ID And IA. I, 2, 3. Third : * "Satapatha Brahmana Part 1 (SBE12)", Julius Eggeling tr. [1882], 1:2:3 THIRD BRHMA"N"A. THE PREPARATION OF THE ALTAR. 1:2:3:11. Fourfold, namely, was Agni (fire) at first. Now that Agni whom they at first chose for the office of Hot"ri" priest passed away. He also whom they chose the second time...
Second Kan And ID And IA. Ii, 4, 3. Third : * "Satapatha Brahmana Part 1 (SBE12)", Julius Eggeling tr. [1882], 2:4:3 THIRD BRHMA"N"A. IV. THE GRAYA"N"ESH"T"I OR OFFERING OF FIRST-FRUITS. This sacrifice is performed in spring and autumn--generally at new or full moon--at the commencement of the harvest. The oblations, which, as a rule, are...
First Kan And ID And IA. I, 1, 1. First : * "Satapatha Brahmana Part 1 (SBE12)", Julius Eggeling tr. [1882], p. 1 1:1:1 SATAPATHA-BRHMA"N"A. FIRST K"N"D"A. THE DAR"S"APR"N"AMSA-ISH"T" OR NEW AND FULL-MOON SACRIFICES. FIRST ADHYYA. FIRST BRHMA"N"A. A. THE VOW OF ABSTINENCE. EACH of the two half-monthly sacrifices, the regular performance...
First Kan And ID And IA. I, 4, 5. Fifth : * "Satapatha Brahmana Part 1 (SBE12)", Julius Eggeling tr. [1882], 1:4:5 FIFTH BRHMA"N"A. 1:4:5:11. When he (the Adhvaryu) is about to make the second libation with the offering-spoon (sru"k"), he (twice) lays his joined hands (a"g"ali) on the ground before the two offering-spoons ("g"uh...
Second Kan And ID And IA. Ii, 3, 1. Third : * "Satapatha Brahmana Part 1 (SBE12)", Julius Eggeling tr. [1882], 2:3:1 THIRD ADHYYA. FIRST BRHMA"N"A. 2:3:1:11. The Agnihotra, doubtless, is the Sun. It is because he rose in front (agre) of that offering 1, that the Agnihotra is the Sun. 2:3:1:22. When he offers in the evening after sunset, he...
Second Kan And ID And IA. Ii, 6, 1. Sixth : * "Satapatha Brahmana Part 1 (SBE12)", Julius Eggeling tr. [1882], 2:6:1 SIXTH ADHYYA. FIRST BRHMA"N"A. 2:6:1:11. Verily, by means of the Great Oblation the gods slew V"ri"tra, and gained that supreme authority which they now wield. And by means of the sacrifice to the fathers they then recalled...
First Kan And ID And IA. I, 3, 3. Third : * "Satapatha Brahmana Part 1 (SBE12)", Julius Eggeling tr. [1882], 1:3:3: THIRD BRHMA"N"A. 1:3:3:11. The Adhvaryu takes the sprinkling-water, and sprinkles in the first place the fire-wood 1, with the p. 84 text (V"g". S. II, 1), 'A black deer, living in the den, art thou 1; I sprinkle thee...
First Kan And ID And IA. I, 8, 1. Eighth : * "Satapatha Brahmana Part 1 (SBE12)", Julius Eggeling tr. [1882], p. 216 1:8:1 EIGHTH ADHYYA. FIRST BRHMA"N"A. THE I"D". 1:8:1:11. In the morning they brought to Manu 1 water for washing, just as now also they (are wont to) bring (water) for washing the hands. When he was washing himself, a fish...
First Kan And ID And IA. I, 4, 1. Fourth : * "Satapatha Brahmana Part 1 (SBE12)", Julius Eggeling tr. [1882], 1:4:1 FOURTH ADHYYA. FIRST BRHMA"N"A. 1:4:1:11. He recites after uttering (the syllable) 'Hi!' Sacrifice, they say, is not (performed) without the Sman; and neither is the Sman chanted without 'Hi' having been uttered. By his...
Title Page : * "Satapatha Brahmana Part 1 (SBE12)", Julius Eggeling tr. [1882], SACRED BOOKS OF THE EAST, VOLUME 12 THE "S"ATAPATHA-BRHMA"N"A ACCORDING TO THE TEXT OF THE MDHYANDINA SCHOOL Translated By JULIUS EGGELING PART I BOOKS I AND II Oxford: The Clarendon Press [1882] Scanned , June 2006. Proofed...
Second Kan And ID And IA. Ii, 4, 1. Fourth : * "Satapatha Brahmana Part 1 (SBE12)", Julius Eggeling tr. [1882], 2:4:1 FOURTH ADHYYA. FIRST BRHMA"N"A. 2:4:1:11. Now after the performance of the Agnihotra he (optionally 2).approaches the fires with (V"g". S. III, 37), 'Earth! ether! sky!' In saying 'Earth! ether! sky!' he renders his speech...
Second Kan And ID And IA. Ii, 5, 1. Fifth : * "Satapatha Brahmana Part 1 (SBE12)", Julius Eggeling tr. [1882], 2:5:1 FIFTH ADHYYA. FIRST BRHMA"N"A. V. THE "K"TURMSYNI OR SEASONAL SACRIFICES. A. THE VAI"S"VADEVA. The three seasonal or four-monthly sacrifices are performed at the parvans, or commencement of the three seasons (spring, rainy p...
First Kan And ID And IA. I, 8, 3. Third : * "Satapatha Brahmana Part 1 (SBE12)", Julius Eggeling tr. [1882], 1:8:3 THIRD BRHMA"N"A. SKTAVKA, SA"M"YUVKA, AND OFFERING OF REMAINS 2. 1:8:3:11. He now separates the two spoons ("g"uh and upabh"ri"t), with the text (V"g". S. II, 15 a), 'May I be victorious after the victory of Agni and Som...
First Kan And ID And IA. I, 2. 5. Fifth : * "Satapatha Brahmana Part 1 (SBE12)", Julius Eggeling tr. [1882], p. 59 1:2:5 FIFTH BRHMA"N"A. 1:2:5:11. The gods and the Asuras, both of them sprung from Pra"g"pati, were contending for superiority. Then the gods were worsted, and the Asuras thought: 'To us alone assuredly belongs this world! 1...
Second Kan And ID And IA. Ii, 2, 3. Third : * "Satapatha Brahmana Part 1 (SBE12)", Julius Eggeling tr. [1882], 2:2:3 THIRD BRHMA"N"A. THE PUNARDHEYA OR RE-ESTABLISHMENT OF THE SACRED FIRES 2. 2:2:3:11. Now Varu"n"a established this (fire), being desirous of sovereignty. He obtained sovereignty; and, accordingly, whether one (who h...
First Kan And ID And IA. I, 5, 3. Third : * "Satapatha Brahmana Part 1 (SBE12)", Julius Eggeling tr. [1882], 1:5:3 THIRD BRHMA"N"A. 1:5:3:11. The fore-offerings (pray"g"a), assuredly, are the seasons: hence there are five of them, for there are five seasons. 1:5:3:22. The gods and the Asuras, both of them sprang from Pra"g"pati, were once...
Second Kan And ID And IA. Ii, 3, 3. Third : * "Satapatha Brahmana Part 1 (SBE12)", Julius Eggeling tr. [1882], 2:3:3 THIRD BRHMA"N"A. 2:3:3:11. Now when Pra"g"pati, in creating living beings, created Agni, the latter, as soon as born, sought to burn everything here: and so everybody tried to get out of his way 1. The creatures then existing...
First Kan And ID And IA. I, 7, 1. Seventh : * "Satapatha Brahmana Part 1 (SBE12)", Julius Eggeling tr. [1882], p. 183 1:7:1 SEVENTH ADHYYA. FIRST BRHMA"N"A. 1:7:1:11. He (the Adhvaryu) drives the calves away (from the cows) with a par"n"a branch 1. The reason why he drives the calves away with a par"n"a branch is this. When the Gyatr flew...
First Kan And ID And IA. I, 9, 3. Third : * "Satapatha Brahmana Part 1 (SBE12)", Julius Eggeling tr. [1882], THIRD BRHMA"N"A. 1:9:3:11. The sacrifice being now complete, he (the Adhvaryu) walks round (the fire) to the south, and pours out a vessel (of water); for thus it is (poured out) towards north: therefore he pours it out after...
First Kan And ID And IA. I, 6, 1. Sixth : * "Satapatha Brahmana Part 1 (SBE12)", Julius Eggeling tr. [1882], 1:6:1 SIXTH ADHYYA. FIRST BRHMA"N"A. 1:6:1:11. Now the Seasons were desirous to have a share in the sacrifice among the gods, and said, 'Let us share in the sacrifice! Do not exclude us from the sacrifice! Let us have a share...
First Kan And ID And IA. I, 3, 5. Fifth : * "Satapatha Brahmana Part 1 (SBE12)", Julius Eggeling tr. [1882], p. 95 1:3:5 FIFTH BRHMA"N"A. THE KINDLING OF THE FIRE, THE PRAVARA, AND THE TWO LIBATIONS (GHRA) OF BUTTER. 1:3:5:11. With the fire-wood (idhma, lighting material) the Adhvaryu lights (indh) the fire: hence it is called fire-wood...
First Kan And ID And IA. I, 3, 1. Third : * "Satapatha Brahmana Part 1 (SBE12)", Julius Eggeling tr. [1882], 1:3:1 THIRD ADHYYA. FIRST BRHMA"N"A. 1:3:1:11. He (the gndhra) now brushes the spoons 2 (with the grass-ends). The reason why he brushes p. 68 the spoons is that the course 1 pursued among the gods is in accordance with th...
Untitled : THE SATAPATHA BRAHMANA, PART I Sacred Books Of The East, Vol. 12 TRANSLATED BY JULIUS EGGELING [1882] This is part I of the Sacred Books of the East Satapatha Brahamana translation, containing Books I and II. This portion is notable for the description of the story of the flood of Manu. Title Page...
Second Kan And ID And IA. Ii, 1, 1. First : * "Satapatha Brahmana Part 1 (SBE12)", Julius Eggeling tr. [1882], p. 274 2:1:1 SECOND K"N"D"A. THE AGNYDHNA, THE AGNIHOTRA, THE PI"N"D"APIT"RI"YA"G"A, THE GRAYA"N"ESH"T"I, AND THE "K"TURMSYNI. I. THE AGNYDHNA OR ESTABLISHMENT OF THE SACRED FIRES. FIRST ADHYYA. FIRST BRHMA"N"A. THE Agny-dhn...
First Kan And ID And IA. I, 4, 3. Third : * "Satapatha Brahmana Part 1 (SBE12)", Julius Eggeling tr. [1882], 1:4:3 THIRD BRHMA"N"A. 1:4:3:11. The fire that has been kindled by means of the kindling verses, assuredly, blazes more brightly than any other fire; for, indeed, it is unassailable, unapproachable. 1:4:3:22. And in like manner...
First Kan And ID And IA. I, 7, 4. Fourth : * "Satapatha Brahmana Part 1 (SBE12)", Julius Eggeling tr. [1882], 1:7:4 FOURTH BRHMA"N"A. 1:7:4:11. Pra"g"pati conceived a passion for his own p. 209 daughter,--either the Sky or the Dawn 1. 'May I pair with her!' thus (thinking) he united with her. 1:7:4:22. This, assuredly, was a s...
Second Kan And ID And IA. Ii, 5, 2. Second : * "Satapatha Brahmana Part 1 (SBE12)", Julius Eggeling tr. [1882], 2:5:2 SECOND BRHMA"N"A. B. THE VARU"N"APRAGHSA OFFERINGS. 2:5:2:11. Now it was by means of the Vai"s"vadeva that Pra"g"pati produced living beings. The beings produced by him ate (ghas) Varu"n"a's barley corn; for originally...
First Kan And ID And IA. I, 5, 2. Second : * "Satapatha Brahmana Part 1 (SBE12)", Julius Eggeling tr. [1882], 1:5:2 SECOND BRHMA"N"A. THE FORE-OFFERINGS (PRAY"G"AS). 1:5:2:11. [The Hot"ri" continues], 'May Agni, the priest (hot"ri"), know (undertake) Agni's priestly duty (hautram),'--thereby he says 'may Agni, as Hot"ri", know this! Agni's...
First Kan And ID And IA. I, 5, 4. Fourth : * "Satapatha Brahmana Part 1 (SBE12)", Julius Eggeling tr. [1882], 1:5:4 FOURTH BRHMA"N"A. 1:5:4:11. He (accordingly) pronounces the offering-prayer to the Samidhs (kindling-sticks). The Samidhs (kindlers), doubtless, are the breaths (vital airs), and he thereby kindles the breaths; for this m...
First Kan And ID And IA. I, 7, 3. Third : * "Satapatha Brahmana Part 1 (SBE12)", Julius Eggeling tr. [1882], 1:7:3 THIRD BRHMA"N"A. OBLATION TO AGNI SVISH"T"AK"RI"T, [AND THE BRAHMAN'S PORTIONS.] 1:7:3:11. Now by means of the sacrifice the gods ascended to heaven. But the god who rules over p. 200 the cattle was left behind here: hence...
First Kan And ID And IA. I, 7, 2. Second : * "Satapatha Brahmana Part 1 (SBE12)", Julius Eggeling tr. [1882], 1:7:2 SECOND BRHMA"N"A. THE CHIEF OFFERINGS. 1:7:2:11. Verily, whoever exists, he, in being born, is born as (owing) a debt to the gods, to the "Ri"shis, to the fathers, and to men 1. 1:7:2:22. For, inasmuch as he is bound...
Second Kan And ID And IA. Ii, 5, 4. Fourth : * "Satapatha Brahmana Part 1 (SBE12)", Julius Eggeling tr. [1882], 2:5:4 FOURTH BRHMA"N"A. 2:5:4:11. Verily, by means of the Great Oblation the gods slew V"ri"tra 3; by means of it they gained that supreme authority which they now wield; and so does he (the Sacrificer) thereby now slay his wicked...
First Kan And ID And IA. I, 8, 2. Second : * "Satapatha Brahmana Part 1 (SBE12)", Julius Eggeling tr. [1882], 1:8:2 SECOND BRHMA"N"A. THE AFTER-OFFERINGS (ANUY"G"AS). 1:8:2:11. They now remove two burning samidhs (from the havanya fire). That fire, indeed, is now worn out, (and therefore useless) for the after-offerings, since it has been...
Second Kan And ID And IA. Ii, 1, 2. Second : * "Satapatha Brahmana Part 1 (SBE12)", Julius Eggeling tr. [1882], p. 282 2:1:2 SECOND BRHMA"N"A. 2:1:2:11. He may set up the two fires 1 under the K"ri"ttiks; for they, the K"ri"ttiks, are doubtless Agni's asterism, so that if he sets up his fires under Agni's asterism, (he will bring about)...
First Kan And ID And IA. I, 3, 4. Fourth : * "Satapatha Brahmana Part 1 (SBE12)", Julius Eggeling tr. [1882], 1:3:4 FOURTH BRHMA"N"A. 1:3:4:11. They should be green (fresh); for that is (what constitutes) their living element, by that they are vigorous, by that possessed of strength: for this reason they should be green. 1:3:4:22...
Second Kan And ID And IA. Ii, 3, 4. Fourth : * "Satapatha Brahmana Part 1 (SBE12)", Julius Eggeling tr. [1882], 2:3:4 FOURTH BRHMA"N"A. 2:3:4:11. Once on a time the gods deposited with Agni all their beasts, both domestic and wild; either because they were about to engage in battle or from a desire of free scope, or because they thought th...
First Kan And ID And IA. I, 1, 2. Second : * "Satapatha Brahmana Part 1 (SBE12)", Julius Eggeling tr. [1882], 1:1:2 SECOND BRHMA"N"A. 1:1:2:11. Thereupon he takes the winnowing basket and the Agnihotra ladle 2, with the text (V"g". S. I, 6 b): 'For the work (I take) you, for pervasion (or accomplishment) you two!' For the sacrifice is...
Second Kan And ID And IA. Ii, 3, 2. Second : * "Satapatha Brahmana Part 1 (SBE12)", Julius Eggeling tr. [1882], 2:3:2 SECOND BRHMA"N"A. 2:3:2:11. Verily, in him that exists 3, these deities reside, to wit, Indra, king Yama, Na"d"a the Naishadha 4 (king), Ana"s"nat Sgamana, and Asat P"m"sava. 2:3:2:22. Now Indra, in truth, is the same...
First Kan And ID And IA. I, 1, 4. Fourth : * "Satapatha Brahmana Part 1 (SBE12)", Julius Eggeling tr. [1882], 1:1:4 FOURTH BRHMA"N"A. 1:1:4:11. He now takes the black antelope skin 2, for completeness of the sacrifice. For once upon a time the sacrifice escaped the gods, and having become a black antelope roamed about. The gods having...
Second Kan And ID And IA. Ii, 1, 4. Fourth : * "Satapatha Brahmana Part 1 (SBE12)", Julius Eggeling tr. [1882], 2:1:4 FOURTH BRHMA"N"A. 2:1:4:11. On the day preceding his Agnydheya, he (the sacrificer with his wife) should take his food in the day-time. For the gods know the minds of man: they are, therefore, aware that his Agnydheya is...
First Kan And ID And IA. I, 3, 2. Second : * "Satapatha Brahmana Part 1 (SBE12)", Julius Eggeling tr. [1882], 1:3:2 SECOND BRHMA"N"A. 1:3:2:11. Now the sacrifice is the man. The sacrifice is the man for the reason that the man spreads (performs) it; and that in being spread it is made of exactly the same extent as the man 1: this is...
Additions And Corrections : * "Satapatha Brahmana Part 1 (SBE12)", Julius Eggeling tr. [1882], p. 452 ADDITIONS AND CORRECTIONS. Page 15, note 1. The pole of Indian carts is itself firmly bound with thongs. P. 27, paragraph 10. Read,--V"g". S. I, 15 b; I, 15 c. P. 28, par. 12, and note 2. The K"n"va text has the correct...
Second Kan And ID And IA. Ii, 4, 2. Second : * "Satapatha Brahmana Part 1 (SBE12)", Julius Eggeling tr. [1882], p. 361 2:4:2 SECOND BRHMA"N"A. III. THE PI"N"D"APIT"RI"YA"G"A OR OBLATION OF OBSEQUIAL CAKES TO THE FATHERS. 2:4:2:11. Now the living beings once approached Pra"g"pati--beings doubtless mean creatures--and said, 'Ordain unto us...
First Kan And ID And IA. I, 6, 4. Fourth : * "Satapatha Brahmana Part 1 (SBE12)", Julius Eggeling tr. [1882], 1:6:4 FOURTH BRHMA"N"A. SPECIAL PRELIMINARY RITES OF THE NEW-MOON SACRIFICE. 1:6:4:11. When Indra had hurled the thunderbolt at V"ri"tra, thinking himself to be the weaker, and fearing lest he had not brought him down, he concealed...
First Kan And ID And IA. I, 6, 3. Third : * "Satapatha Brahmana Part 1 (SBE12)", Julius Eggeling tr. [1882], 1:6:3 THIRD BRHMA"N"A. 1:6:3:11. Tvash"t"ri" had a three-headed, six-eyed son. He had three mouths; and because he was thus shaped, his name was Vi"s"varpa ('All-shape'). 1:6:3:22. One of his mouths was Soma-drinking, one...
Second Kan And ID And IA. Ii, 6, 4. Fourth : * "Satapatha Brahmana Part 1 (SBE12)", Julius Eggeling tr. [1882], 2:6:4 FOURTH BRHMA"N"A. 2:6:4:11. Now when it is said, that the gods, by means of the Skamedha -offerings, slew V"ri"tra and gained that supreme authority which they now wield,--it is rather by means of all the Seasonal sacrifices...
First Kan And ID And IA. I, 4, 2. Second : * "Satapatha Brahmana Part 1 (SBE12)", Julius Eggeling tr. [1882], 1:4:2 SECOND BRHMA"N"A. 1:4:2:11. Now in former times the gods appointed Agni to the chief (office), namely, that of Hot"ri"; and having appointed him to the chief (office) saying 'do thou carry this our oblation!' they cheered him...
Second Kan And ID And IA. Ii, 6, 2. Second : * "Satapatha Brahmana Part 1 (SBE12)", Julius Eggeling tr. [1882], 2:6:2 SECOND BRHMA"N"A. 2:6:2:11. Verily, by means of the Great Oblation the gods slew V"ri"tra; by it they gained that supreme authority which they now wield. Now whichever of them were hit by (the Asuras') arrows in that battle...
First Kan And ID And IA. I, 4, 4. Fourth : * "Satapatha Brahmana Part 1 (SBE12)", Julius Eggeling tr. [1882], 1:4:4 FOURTH BRHMA"N"A. 1:4:4:11. That same fire, then, they have kindled, (thinking), 'In it, when kindled, we will sacrifice to the gods.' In it, indeed, he makes these two first oblations 1 to Mind and Speech (or, Voice);...
