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Synopsis Satapatha Brahmana, which was translated into English by Julius Eggeling. In addition he incorporated special notes and tried his best to import the contents in English. In the Satapatha Brahmana where the rules and regulations pertaining to performing Yajnas along with their spiritual and philosophical aspects are discussed, there itself through various short narrations and tales these have been explained to the uninitiated individuals. Through the medium of stories and short narrations like Pururava-Urvasi, Dusyata-Sakuntala episodes, Jala-plavana episode. Vani-Soma and Vasistha-Visvamitra episodes, teachings of Satapatha Brahmana have been made accessible in an interesting way to the uninitiated general public. The main subject dealt in Satapatha Brahmana is Yajna which is the basis of all religions and metaphysical activities in India. The present edition in its three volumes is a collection of fourteen Kandas and with Hundreds Adhyayas along with English translation which throws light on the rich tradition of Satapath Brahmana.