In this work, The Jewel of Electional Astrology original: "Muhurtaratna", this Govinda has not mentioned any of his other composed works anywhere. Therefore, apart from this, no information is available regarding any other texts written by him.

The Scholarship of the Author

If this Govinda is indeed the same author as the one who wrote the Dashadhyayi A famous commentary on the Brihat Jataka, then that work itself clarifies his profound scholarship. Even by observing the Muhurtaratna, it is understood that he possessed great experience in the science of Jyotisha Astronomy and Astrology. Through his style of verse composition, his use of alliteration, and his skill in presenting subjects, it is clearly evident that he possessed excellent mastery over the Sanskrit language and was highly learned.

This Govinda was experienced in all three branches skandhas: Siddhanta (astronomy), Samhita (omens), and Hora (horoscopy) of Jyotisha. Although the Muhurtaratna is a text concerning Muhurta Electional astrology; choosing auspicious times, he has nevertheless properly described mathematical procedures in certain places for the sake of clear understanding. The method for calculating the intercalary month Adhimasa; an extra month added to the lunar calendar to keep it in sync with the solar year and the differences of opinion therein are found well-described. In the Muhurtaratna, from the 132nd verse to the 138th verse of the first chapter, much discussion is conducted regarding the intercalary month. He states the following regarding the method of calculating the intercalary month via the Ahargana The count of elapsed days since the beginning of an epoch:

"The true self rests upon the Vedas..." original: "satyātmā vedaśāyīti..." This verse uses a mnemonic system called Katapayadi to encode astronomical numbers thus, when divided by the days multiplied by three and diminished... just as by the wise, these are the ghatikas units of time equal to 24 minutes in a cycle of years. || 133 ||

Stating that the intercalary month should be calculated only from the true longitudes of the Sun and Moon, he presents the opinions of others:

"In the scriptures, rituals are not prescribed by the 'Brahma-mean' calculations based on the Paitamaha Siddhanta by those who know the meaning; others say intercalary months and rituals are determined by the mean positions of the Sun and Moon, while the followers of Rama likely referring to the school of Ramadaivajna say otherwise." || 137 ||

Similarly, in the third chapter, starting from verse 319 with the phrase "Known by the people of the day," the rising times of the constellations starting from Ashvini are stated. Likewise, the method for calculating the length of a shadow in digits angulas at a given time for the purpose of knowing the auspicious moment is propounded in this book.

This Teacher Govinda was not only a knower of the scriptures but also well-acquainted with regional customs. While describing the compatibility of the "Kutas" points of compatibility for marriage, he demonstrates his familiarity with the specific traditions of the time by showing the opinions of the Pandyas and the opinions of the Cholas referring to the kingdoms and cultural regions of Southern India.