Jaiminiya Brahmana

 

A collection of Vedic texts, primarily the Jaiminiya Brahma na(JB), a part of theSamaveda's Jaiminiya or Talavakara shakha.

It contains ritualistic explanations of sacrifices (yajnas) and includes the Jaiminiya Upanishad Brahmana (also called Talavakara Upanishad Brahmana), notes some sources.

This text is a significant source for understanding the rituals and hymns of the Samaveda.

Key aspects of the Jaiminiya Brahmana

Associated texts:

It is part of the Jaiminiya or Talavakara branch of the Samaveda.

The Jaiminiya Upanishad Brahmana is a specific, important part of it.

Content:

The text provides detailed explanations of Vedic sacrifices (yajnas) and the application of Samans (chants).

It also contains hymns that are found for the first time in Vedic literature.

Author:

It was compiled by Jaimini, who was a disciple of Krishna Dvaipayana Vedavyasa.

Historical discovery:

The manuscript was first traced in a fragmentary form in 1883 in Tinnevelli, Tamil Nadu.

Significance

• It is a valuable text for studying the performance of sacrifices and the hymns of the Samaveda.
• It is considered a foundational text in its tradition, distinct from other Brahmanas in its hymns and subjects.
• The Jaiminiya Upanishad Brahmana, which is part of the Jaiminiya Brahmana, is a particularly important philosophical text within the tradition.