सिद्धान्तशिरोमणि: गणिताध्याय (भास्कराचार्य - ग्रहगणित, मध्यमाधिकार व स्पष्टाधिकार सटीक)

D E D I C A T I O N English Translation of the Sanskrit verses

1. Oh ! Lord Venkateśvara ! I offer thee this work of mine as a flower at Thy feet, who art being approached day and night by throngs of people in a flow like that of the Ganga, jumping down the heights of the Himalayas, crying out full- throated one of Thy names ‘ Govinda ’ in shrill imploring voices, surging out from the depths of agonizing hearts !
2. The great work named Siddhānta Śiromaṇi of Bhāskarācārya, was indeed commented upon by a host of scholars both ancient and modern. Yet, I not a great scholar make bold to com- ment once again. Oh ! Lord Venkateśvara ! Thou alone Knowest and no mortal does, what stress and strain I underwent while working on this commentary. Hence I dedicate this at Thy feet alone not to any mortal, however great he may be !
3. This commentary has been written by me care- fully understanding the depths of both the ancient and modern systems of astronomy. If this could invoke the pleasure of well - meaning scholars, then I deem myself fortunate, and that my toil will have been well rewarded.