Career

He was a disciple of Vyasatirtha who gave him the name "Lakshmipati Tirtha" upon initiation. Lakshmipati Tirtha is credited as being the spiritual master/guru of Nityananda Prabhu, although Madhavendra Puri is often given this title in other versions of the story. According to others, however, He was initiated by Lakshmipati Tirtha.”.