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.