Shri Lakshmipathi Teertharu

Dhyana Shloka

सुखतीर्थमताब्दिंदु जातंलक्ष्मीमनोहरात् ।

सर्वाभीष्टप्रदंनॄणां लक्ष्मीपति गुरुंभजे |

Sri Lakshmipathi Theertha was not only a great scholar but also a good doctor. At that time he used to make medicines out of the plants and treat patients. He used to prepare medicine out of Thondekai (a vegetable). So, he was also known as Thondekai Swamy.

He looked after the Ashram for only 15 years. In 1517 (?? should be 1715), he made Sri Lakshminatha Theertha as his heir was immortalized in the Brindavan on Ashada shudha dwadashi.

Even today, thondekai (the blessed vegetable) is offered and used in the Sri Mutt in his memory.