Publisher's Synopsis
The Satapatha-Brahmana is a sacred text of Hinduism that describes the rituals and sacrifices performed by the priests in ancient India. Part 5 of the book contains Books 11-14 and is presented according to the text of the Madhyandina School, one of the oldest schools of Vedic tradition. This edition, translated by Julius Eggeling in 1900, provides a comprehensive and detailed analysis of the rituals and their significance in the context of Hindu mythology and philosophy. The text includes descriptions of various sacrifices, including the famous Ashvamedha, or horse sacrifice, as well as discussions on the nature of the gods and the universe. This book is an essential resource for scholars and students of Hinduism, Vedic tradition, and ancient Indian culture.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
