Algebra Bījagaṇitam

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The Invocation by the author of the "Vimalā" commentary—

I bow to Kāli, the Mother of the three worlds and the provider of all knowledge, who bears flowing locks of hair like dense clouds, who delights the entire universe with her hands dedicated to the act of blessing, and who is constantly served by the Lords of the worlds with faces made eloquent by continuous praise. (1)
Having attained a drop of grace from Him, I set my tongue to flow in this ocean-like science, for the eagerness to bathe in it is great. I constantly praise the lotus feet of my Guru, the sun that dispels the darkness of delusion and the dust of whose birth is the source of all meaning. (2)
A resident of the village called Jarisā, a Maithila scholar of the Jho Pācuyutānanda lineage, I now explain the commentary and examples of Algebra in the language of the gods original: "surabhāṣayā", referring to Sanskrit. (3)
I offer this dual "Vimalā" Pure commentary, complete and clear. May the learned consider this work, which is comprehensive, simple, and profound, to be truly "Vimalā." (4)

The Invocation by the author of the "Subodhinī" commentary—

May that which shines within the lotus, the seed of all worlds, whose brilliance is worshipped by Brahmā, Hari, and Rudra, whose lotus feet are adored for their supreme beauty, shine forth here to bring bliss. (1)
Mithilā, whose greatness is sung by the Vedas, where the strength of arrogant debaters has been softened, the birthplace of the daughter of King Janaka, distinguished and incomparable, is victorious. (2)
Scholars who are masters of the Vedas, Vedāntas, Vedāṅgas, logic, literature, and the Kaṇāda referring to the Vaisheshika school teachings, as well as experts in Sāṅkhya, Mīmāṃsā, and Yoga, reside there like treasures of wealth. (3)
Like the pericarp of a lotus in the ocean of Mithilā, the city of Darbhangā is most glorious, the capital of the noble Maithila kings, filled with numerous diverse and learned people. (4)
The King of Mithilā, a lord of the earth and a treasure of knowledge, reigned during a time of turmoil. He was the enjoyer of a kingdom won by the strength of his own arms, a giver, proud, and a speaker in the assembly. (5)
In the year measured by the elephants, mountains, Vedas, and the moon a chronogram: 1478 Śaka era, or 1556 CE, the illustrious Maheśa, equal to the Great Lord himself, was born in that lineage; his name was Mādhavasiṃha, who possessed the brilliance of a thousand suns. (6)