Library Accession Number: 080525

Dedication

There was a man served by kings, famous by the name of the illustrious Sahib Dayal original: "Sahib Dayal"; a prominent 19th-century figure, distinguished by the title "Gaj" original: "Gajopapada"; likely referring to the title 'Raja' or a specific honorific, who was a member of the Lord's assembly of great splendor original: "prabhu-prabhūta-prabhā-sabhā"; referring to the Legislative Council. || 1 ||

His son, Vanshiddhara, was well-known and well-behaved, just as the famous Vanshidhara an epithet for Lord Krishna, the "Flute-Bearer" was born from Vasudeva in this world.

His son is the moon among the stars of the virtuous, named Mahachandra, whose footstool is served by the lords of the people. || 2 ||

This Collection of Planetary Combinations Yogavali: a treatise on astrological combinations, which is a portion of the Bhrigu Samhita A vast, legendary collection of astrological charts attributed to the sage Bhrigu, was given by him in the city of Mumbai for the purpose of printing, for the benefit of the world. || 3 ||

It has now been printed in the printing house named Venkateshwar by the illustrious merchant Khemraj, who is truly devoted to the preservation of ancient texts. || 4 ||

Many years have passed on this path, and great expenses in silver were incurred; with great difficulty, this Lamp of Astrology Jyotih-Pradipika: a metaphorical title for the illuminating nature of the text was obtained. || 5 ||

1. He was made a member of the Legislative Council of India by the Lord Governor-General in that assembly of great splendor.