सिद्धांत कौमुदी पूर्वार्द्धम्

Siddhānta Kaumudī is a celebrated Sanskrit commentary by Bhaṭṭoji Dīkṣita (early 17th century) on the Aṣṭādhyāyī and is believed to be more popular than Pāṇini’s work. It re-arranges the sūtras of Pāṇini under appropriate heads and offers exposition that is orderly and easy to follow. The sutras are arranged in two parts – the first part deals with the rules of interpretation, sandhis, declensions, formation of feminines, case endings, compounds, secondary derivations and the second part with conjugation, primary suffixes, Vedic grammar and accents. The Text covers the First Half Only.

Custodial history: Raghunath Temple Library, Jammu. Operating continuously since Late 19th Century.

Owner(s) of original material: Dharmartha Trust, Jammu and Kashmir.