Publisher's Synopsis
It is for the first time that a complete critical edition ofthe Satapathabrahmana of the Kanva School of the Sukla Yajurveda along with its english translation is published. This edition has taken into account the readings available in a few more manuscripts, besides those in the published edition in Telugu script, which were not available to Prof Caland who brought out a critical edition of its first seven Kandas. It is also the first attempt at providing a complete English translation. Nodoubt the texts of the Satapatha of the Madhyandina and Kanva School do not differ much from Kandas VIII to XVI and Prof. Eggeling's translation ofthe former is available. Still a fresh attempt at translating the latter portion was felt necessary as a result of detailed discussions with traditional scholars who are actively engaged in Srauta sacrificial performances Textual Notes to substantiate the choice of particula reading section under the heading Vimarsa discussing certain selected topics arising out of a study of the text, an exhaustive list of contents, Brahmana wise and Glossary of technical terms are some of the additional features of thisattempt. The suggestions and guidance of traditional scholars who are experts in Srautayagas are the most important advantages of this edition.
