Vyākhyāmadhukośa

Vyākhyāmadhukośa (commonly known as Madhukośa) is an extensive and valuable commentary on the Mādhavanidāna, attributed to Vijayarakṣita and his pupil Śrīkaṇṭhadatta. It is the earliest known commentary on Mādhava’s treatise and appears to draw not only from earlier sources but also from the authors’ own insights. The first half, up to chapter 32, was composed by Vijayarakṣita, and the second half by Śrīkaṇṭhadatta. Both authors cite numerous authorities, including Bhattāra (Hariścandra), Jejjāṭa, Gadādhara, Vāpyacandra, Śrīcakrapāṇidatta, Bakula, Īśvarasena, Bhoja, Īśāna, Karttika(kunda), Śukra, Sudhīra, Maitreya, and Mādhava. (History of Indian Medical Literature, Meulenbeld, p. 72). In this mss, the final folio (40a) is illustrated with two flowers and is torn at the top right.