Chandogya Brahmana (Review)
By Chintaharan Chakravarti
Summary
This review notes the publication of a critical edition of the first two sections of the Chāndogya Brāhmaṇa (the mantra‑Brāhmaṇa). The editor collated numerous manuscripts and produced a text accompanied by an English translation. The edition also provides a concordance of mantras for domestic rituals, making it easier for scholars to locate specific passagesimage/file:///home/oai/share/563034_compressed-243-389.pdf. The reviewer remarks that although the Chāndogya Brāhmaṇa is well known to Vedic scholars, a reliable critical edition had been lacking. The new edition fills this gap and is expected to aid future research on Vedic ritual and linguistics.
Conclusion
The reviewer welcomes the critical edition of the Chāndogya Brāhmaṇa and its English translation. By collating manuscripts and providing a concordance, the editor offers scholars a reliable text and valuable research toolimage/file:///home/oai/share/563034_compressed-243-389.pdf. The edition will facilitate studies of Vedic ritual and linguistic history.