Sarvarthapedia (Twelve Core Areas)
Encyclopedia of Sanatan Dharma
माध्यन्दिन शतपथब्राह्मणगत विषयानुक्रमणिका
Śatapatha Brāhmaṇa – Kāṇḍa 1 (प्रथमकाण्डः)
1.1 प्रथमोऽध्यायः (Chapter 1)
(1) व्रतोपायनादि
Sanskrit:
व्रतोपायनं, व्रतविसर्गः, यजमाननियमाः, प्रणीताजलप्रणयनम्, परिस्तरणं, पात्रासादनम्।
English:
Initiation of vows, their completion, rules for the sacrificer, bringing consecrated water, spreading sacred grass, and arrangement of vessels.
(2) हविर्द्रव्यसंपादनम्
English:
Preparation and collection of oblation materials beginning from taking fire (Śūrpa, Agnihotra vessels) up to placing offerings.
(3) पवित्रकरणम्
English:
Purification rites, sprinkling rituals, and the myth of Vṛtra’s slaying explaining the origin of sacred grass and water sanctification.
(4) पुरोडाशनिर्माणम्
English:
Preparation of sacrificial cakes, symbolism of black antelope skin, grinding processes, and ritual equivalences with Soma sacrifice.
1.2 द्वितीयोऽध्यायः (Chapter 2)
(1) कपालोपधानम्
English:
Placement of potsherds and ritual implements, including symbolic interpretations and मंत्र explanations.
(2) पुरोडाशश्रपणम्
English:
Cooking of sacrificial cakes and comparison with Pravargya ritual.
(3) आप्त्यदेवताः
English:
Origin of Āptya deities, myth of Viśvarūpa, and ritual significance of offerings.
(4) वेदिकानिर्माणम्
English:
Construction of the altar and symbolic identification with Indra–Vṛtra myth.
(5) वेदिपरिग्रहः
English:
Consecration of the altar, Vāmana myth, spatial divisions, and ritual purification.
1.3 तृतीयोऽध्यायः (Chapter 3)
(1) द्रव्यसंस्काराः
English:
Purification of materials, role of wife in ritual, and clarified butter preparation.
(2) आज्यग्रहणम्
English:
Taking ghee offerings, symbolism, and number of libations.
(3) वेदिप्रयोगाः
English:
Sprinkling, spreading sacred grass, and altar symbolism as feminine.
(4) परिधिन्यासः
English:
Placement of enclosing sticks and associated myths.
(5) सामिधेन्यनुवचनम्
English:
Recitation of Samidhenī verses and their cosmological symbolism.
1.4 चतुर्थोऽध्यायः (Chapter 4)
(1) सामिधेन्यर्थविस्तारः
English:
Detailed explanation of Samidhenī hymns and myths (e.g., Māthava–Videgha).
(2) निगदादिपाठः
English:
Recitations like Nigada, Nivid, and their rules.
(3) शान्तिकर्म
English:
Appeasement rites and protective symbolism of fire.
(4) आघारहोमः
English:
Two preliminary oblations (Āghāra) to Mind and Speech.
(5) उत्तराघारः
English:
Further offerings and mythological explanation of speech and creation.
1.5 पञ्चमोऽध्यायः (Chapter 5)
(1) होतृवरणम्
English:
Selection and duties of the Hotṛ priest.
(2) पञ्चप्रयाजाः
English:
Five preliminary offerings and their cosmological importance.
(3) प्रयाजविधिः
English:
Procedure and symbolism of preliminary sacrifices.
(4) प्रयाजावृत्ति:
English:
Repetition and deeper symbolic meaning of Prayājas.
1.6 षष्ठोऽध्यायः (Chapter 6)
(1) प्रयाजमहत्त्वम्
English:
Importance of Prayājas and connection with seasons.
(2) आग्नेयपुरोडाशः
English:
Offering to Agni and symbolism of sacrificial cake.
(3) अग्नीषोमीययागः
English:
Ritual for Agni-Soma and myth of Viśvarūpa.
(4) दर्शपूर्णमासविधिः
English:
New and full moon sacrifices and their symbolism.
1.7 सप्तमोऽध्यायः (Chapter 7)
(1) सान्नाय्यविधिः
English:
Preparation of Sānāyya offering and associated rites.
(2) अवदानम्
English:
Division of offerings and ritual portions.
(3) स्विष्टकृत्
English:
Final corrective offering and Rudra’s share.
(4) प्राशित्रम्
English:
Distribution of sacrificial food among priests.
1.8 अष्टमोऽध्यायः (Chapter 8)
(1) इडाकर्म
English:
Idā ritual, including myth of Manu and divine nourishment.
(2) अनुयाजाः
English:
Post-offerings and their structure.
(3) सूक्तवाक–शंयुवाक
English:
Recitations, altar rites, and concluding fire rituals.
1.9 नवमोऽध्यायः (Chapter 9)
(1) हौत्रकर्म
English:
Duties of the Hotṛ including recitations.
(2) पत्नीसंयाजाः
English:
Offerings involving the sacrificer’s wife.
(3) यजमानकर्मसमाप्तिः
English:
Completion of sacrificer’s duties and ritual conclusion.
Summary
- Kāṇḍa 1 primarily deals with:
- Darśa–Pūrṇamāsa sacrifices (new/full moon rites)
- Preparation, purification, and offering procedures
- Mythological justifications (Arthavāda)
- Roles of priests and yajamāna
Second Kāṇḍa (द्वितीय एकपादिकाकाण्ड)—beginning with अग्न्याधानम्—from the Śatapatha Brāhmaṇa
Second Kanda (द्वितीय एकपादिकाकाण्डः) — अग्न्याधानम्
2.1 प्रथमोऽध्यायः (Chapter 1)
2.1.1 सम्भारब्राह्मणम्
Sanskrit:
संभारनामनिर्वचनम्, पञ्चभूसंस्काराः, उदक-हिरण्य-उषाखु-करीष-शर्कराणां संग्रहः।
English:
Collection of ritual materials (five elements), purification of ground, and symbolic meaning of gathering sacred substances.
2.1.2 नक्षत्रब्राह्मणम्
Sanskrit:
कृत्तिका-रोहिणी-मृगशीर्षादिष्वग्न्याधेयविधानम्, नक्षत्रफलम्।
English:
Rules for establishing sacred fire under specific constellations; astronomical timing linked with desired results (progeny, prosperity).
2.1.3 ऋतुब्राह्मणम्
Sanskrit:
ऋतुविभागः (दैव–पित्र्य), वसन्ताद्याधानकालविधानम्।
English:
Seasonal classification (divine vs ancestral) and prescribed times for fire स्थापना based on social class and desire.
2.1.4 उपवसथब्राह्मणम्
Sanskrit:
उपवसथव्रत, जागरणम्, अग्निमन्थनविधानम्, व्याहृतिप्रयोगः।
English:
Fasting day observances, night vigil, fire-churning rules, and use of sacred utterances (Vyāhṛtis).
2.2 द्वितीयोऽध्यायः (Chapter 2)
2.2.1 पूर्णाहुतिब्राह्मणम्
Sanskrit:
पूर्णाहुतिः सर्वकामप्रदा, पवमानेष्टिसम्बन्धः।
English:
Final oblation (pūrṇāhuti) as fulfilling all desires; relation to Pavamāna rites.
2.2.2 दक्षिणाब्राह्मणम्
Sanskrit:
दक्षिणादानविधानम्, सत्यव्रतस्य महत्त्वम्।
English:
Offering of gifts to priests; emphasis on truthfulness as sustaining the sacred fire.
2.2.3 पुनराधानम्
Sanskrit:
पुनरग्न्याधानविधिः, मध्याह्नकालविधानम्।
English:
Re-establishment of fire, its timing, and ritual variations.
2.2.4 अग्निहोत्रब्राह्मणम्
Sanskrit:
सायं-प्रातरग्निहोत्रविधानम्, पयःसम्बन्धः।
English:
Daily Agnihotra ritual (morning and evening), milk offerings, and benefits like progeny.
2.3 तृतीयोऽध्यायः (Chapter 3)
2.3.1 अग्निहोत्रविधिः
English:
Detailed procedure of Agnihotra; relation to the Sun; timing and मन्त्र usage.
2.3.2 उपस्थानम्
Sanskrit:
अग्न्युपस्थानविधानम्, देवतारूपताप्रतिपादनम्।
English:
Worship of fire as different deities; daily attendance to sacred fires.
2.3.3 अग्निस्तुति
English:
Fire praised as immortal, as a means to transcend death.
2.3.4 बृहदुपस्थानम्
English:
Elaborate form of fire worship with extended mantras and फलश्रुति (benefits).
2.4 चतुर्थोऽध्यायः (Chapter 4)
2.4.1 क्षुल्लकोपस्थानम्
English:
Shortened version of fire worship; rules during travel.
2.4.2 पिण्डपितृयज्ञः
Sanskrit:
अमावास्यायां पिण्डदानविधानम्।
English:
Monthly ancestral offering (piṇḍa) to Pitṛs.
2.4.3 आग्रयणेष्टिः
English:
First-fruits offering; removal of दोष from new grain.
2.4.4 दाक्षायणयज्ञः (वसिष्ठयज्ञः)
English:
Special sacrifice for prosperity, progeny, and royal success.
2.5 पञ्चमोऽध्यायः (Chapter 5)
चातुर्मास्ययागाः (Seasonal Sacrifices)
2.5.1 वैश्वदेवपर्व
English:
Universal offering for creation and prosperity.
2.5.2 वरुणप्रघासपर्व
English:
Rite for release from Varuṇa’s bonds (sin and guilt).
2.5.3 साकमेधपर्व
English:
Ritual for victory over enemies (symbolic of Vṛtra).
2.5.4 महाहविषेष्टि
English:
Grand offering integrating multiple देवताः and intentions.
2.6 षष्ठोऽध्यायः (Chapter 6)
2.6.1 पितृयज्ञः
English:
Elaborate ancestor sacrifice with multiple offerings and variations.
2.6.2 त्र्यम्बकेष्टिः
English:
Healing ritual dedicated to Rudra (Tryambaka) for removing disease.
2.6.3 शुनासीरीयपर्व
English:
Seasonal rite ensuring prosperity and continuity of merit.
2.6.4 सर्वशेषः (Conclusion)
English:
Summary of all seasonal rites; फल — victory, prosperity, and ultimately attainment of higher worlds.
Summary
Core Focus: अग्न्याधानम् → अग्निहोत्रम् → चातुर्मास्य
- Establishment of sacred fire
- Daily maintenance (Agnihotra)
- Seasonal and life-cycle rituals
तृतीयेऽध्वरकाण्डे — Śatapatha Brāhmaṇa, Kāṇḍa III (Index)
3.1 अथ प्रथमोऽध्यायः — Chapter 1: Jyotiṣṭoma and Initiatory Rites
3.1.1 शालानिर्माणादि दीक्षा-पूर्वविधानम्
Construction of sacrificial hall and preliminary consecration rules
- देवयजन-परिग्रह, स्थल-निर्णय, समत्वादि-धर्म
- दीक्षित-नियमाः: वाग्निषेध, शयन-विधि, शूद्र-प्रवेश-निषेध
- समन्त्रक-शाला-प्रवेश एवं मन्त्र-व्याख्यान
3.1.2 दीक्षासंस्काराः (अप्सु-दीक्षा)
Consecration rites including water-initiation
- दीक्षा-काल, आहार-नियम, क्षौर-विधान
- स्नान, वस्त्र-धारण, शुद्धि-विधि
- दीक्षितस्य आचार-विचार
3.1.3 आग्नावैष्णवेष्टि-प्रयोगः
Agni–Vaiṣṇava offering as part of initiation
- आदित्य-चरु विकल्प
- मार्तण्डोत्पत्ति आख्यान
- प्रयाज, अनुयाज, पत्नीसंयाज आदि विशिष्टताएँ
- नवनीताभ्यङ्ग, अञ्जन, पावन-विधि
3.1.4 दीक्षाहुतयः (पञ्चाहुतयः)
Five initiation oblations
- मन्त्र-व्याख्यान, आहुति-भेद
- स्वर्गसाधनत्व-प्रशंसा
- पञ्चमी-एकाहुति-पक्ष
3.2 अथ द्वितीयोऽध्यायः — Chapter 2: Kṛṣṇājina Initiation and Soma Purchase
3.2.1 कृष्णाजिनदीक्षा
Initiation with black antelope skin
- आसन, मेखला, व्रत-धारण
- कृष्णविषाण-प्रयोग, वाग्यम-नियम
- दीक्षित-आचरण एवं मन्त्रोपयोग
3.2.2 दीक्षितधर्माः
Duties and discipline of the initiated
- वाग्यम, व्रत, आहार-विधान
- प्रायश्चित्त, जल-नियम, निद्रा-नियम
- दैनिक आचार-संहिता
3.2.3 प्रायणीयेष्टिः
Introductory iṣṭi (Prāyaṇīya)
- देवता-विधान, चरु-प्रयोग
- पञ्चसंख्या-प्रशंसा
- आतिथ्येष्टि-पूर्वता
3.2.4 सोमक्रयविधिः
Procedure for purchasing Soma
- सोमक्रय-आख्यायिका
- हिरण्य, गो, मन्त्र-प्रयोग
- विक्रय-विधान एवं देवता-सम्बन्ध
3.3 अथ तृतीयोऽध्यायः — Chapter 3: Soma Purchase to Upasad
3.3.1 सोमक्रयण्यनुगमनम्
Following the Soma-cow and initial rites
- पद-विधान, होम, रेखांकन
- जल-प्रयोग, मन्त्र-विधान
3.3.2 सोममापन एवं ग्रन्थि-विधानम्
Measuring Soma and tying ritual knots
- उन्मान-विधि, अङ्गुलि-प्रयोग
- मन्त्र-छन्दः-प्रशंसा
3.3.3 सोमक्रय-व्यवहारः
Transactional procedures of Soma purchase
- गो-महत्त्व, द्रव्य-विनिमय
- अज-दान, हिरण्य-प्रयोग
3.3.4 सोमानयनम्
Bringing Soma to the sacrificial ground
- शकटारोहण, कृष्णाजिन-आस्तरण
- पशु-आगमन, सुब्रह्मण्याह्वान
3.4 अथ चतुर्थोऽध्यायः — Chapter 4: Ātithya, Pravargya, and Upasads
3.4.1 आतिथ्येष्टिः
Hospitality offering
- पञ्चवार हविः-ग्रहण
- विष्णु-सम्बन्ध, नवकपालत्व
3.4.2 प्रवर्ग्य — तानूनप्त्र
Pravargya ritual and Tanūnaptra offering
- आख्यायिका, आज्यग्रहण
- देव-मानुष सम्बन्ध
3.4.3 अवान्तरदीक्षा
Intermediate consecration
- आप्यायन-विधान
- मन्त्र एवं निहव
3.4.4 उपसदिष्टयः
Three Upasad offerings
- अग्नि–सोम–विष्णु याग
- द्वादशोपसत् विकल्प
- लोकजय-साधन
3.5 अथ पञ्चमोऽध्यायः — Chapter 5: Construction of the Altar
3.5.1 वेदीनिर्माणम्
Construction of the altar (Vedi)
- मापन, श्रोणि, अंश
- उत्तरवेदि-निर्माण
3.5.2 अग्निप्रणयनम्
Leading the sacred fire to the altar
- प्रोक्षण, परिधि-विधान
- अभिचारिक मन्त्र-भेद
3.5.3 हविर्धाननिर्माणम्
Construction of oblation sheds
- सदसः उदरत्व
- शकट-विधान, मार्गहोम
3.5.4 उपरवविधिः
Excavation of ritual pits (Uparava)
- खनन, मृदाहरण
- ग्रावण-स्थापन
3.6 अथ षष्ठोऽध्यायः — Chapter 6: Sadas and Yūpa Preparation
3.6.1 सदस-निर्माणम्
Construction of the Sadas (assembly hall)
- औदुम्बरी-स्थापन
- प्रोक्षण, बर्हिः-विस्तार
3.6.2 धिष्ण्यविधानम्
Arrangement of priests’ seats (Dhiṣṇya)
- सुपर्णी आख्यान
- सोम-रक्षण
3.6.3 वैसर्जनहोमः
Vaiśarjana oblations
- अग्नीषोमीय प्रयोग
- पात्र-प्रयोग
3.6.4 यूपसम्पादनम्
Preparation of the sacrificial post (Yūpa)
- वृक्ष-छेदन, मापन
- अष्टाश्रित्व-विधान
3.7 अथ सप्तमोऽध्यायः — Chapter 7: Yūpa and Animal Sacrifice
3.7.1 यूपावटनिर्माणम्
Excavation and installation of Yūpa base
- अवट-निर्माण, बर्हिः-स्थापन
- रशना, चषाल-विधान
3.7.2 यूपैकादशिनी
Eleven sacrificial posts
- उपशय-विधान
- पात्नीवत-पशु प्रयोग
3.7.3 अग्नीषोमीयपशुयागः
Animal sacrifice to Agni and Soma
- पशुनियोजन
- उपाकरण-विधान
3.7.4 पशुनियोजनप्रकारः
Detailed method of binding and consecrating the animal
- प्रोक्षण, अञ्जन
- मन्त्र-भेद
3.8 अथाष्टमोऽध्यायः — Chapter 8: Animal Sacrifice Procedures
3.8.1 प्रयाजाः
Preliminary offerings (Prayāja)
- एकादश प्रयाज
- पशु-संस्कार
3.8.2 सञ्ज्ञपनम्
Slaughtering and consecration of the animal
- पत्नी-संयोग
- वपाश्रपण
3.8.3 अवदानविधानम्
Cutting and offering parts of the animal
- हृदयादि अङ्ग-विभाग
- वसाहोम
3.8.4 उपयाजाः
Subsidiary offerings (Upayāja)
- प्राण-प्रधानता
- अत्युपयाज
3.9 अथ नवमोऽध्यायः — Chapter 9: Ekādaśinī and Soma Pressing
3.9.1 पश्वेकादशिनी
Eleven-animal sacrifice
- देवता-क्रम
- फल-विभाग
3.9.2 वसतीवरीग्रहणम्
Collection of waters for Soma pressing
- जल-गुण, काल-विधान
- वेदि-परिक्रमा
3.9.3 प्रातरनुवाकः
Morning recitation and Soma preparation
- सोमोपावहरण
- अग्निष्टोम-विभाग
3.9.4 सोमाभिषवः (निग्राभ्याः)
Soma pressing and libation rites
- उपांशुसवन
- निग्राभ्य-प्रयोग
- मन्त्र-व्याख्यान
