Sri Bidarahalli Srinivasa Tirtharu

Sri Bidarahalli Srinivasa Tirtharu (originally Srinivasacharyaru) was the brilliant star disciple of Sri Yadavaryaru. A deeply devoted gruhastha, he dedicated his life to writing profound commentaries on Madhva texts. He is famously known for the 'Mustard (Sasive) Miracle'. During a Chaturmasya visit, he initially refused to eat Theerthaprasada containing mustard at Sri Raghavendra Swamigalu's (Rayaru) mutt, fearing a vrathabhanga. Consequently, the mantrakshate Rayaru gave him mysteriously turned pitch black in his hands! Realizing his grave mistake through his Guru Yadavaryaru, he immediately returned, apologized, and humbly accepted the mustard-laced prasada—whereupon the mantrakshate remained a glowing red. Deeply moved by his sincere devotion and extraordinary intellect, Rayaru later visited his humble home in Bidarahalli. After reviewing his magnificent literary works, Rayaru majestically declared: 'Your spiritual efforts are on par with ascetic endeavors. Henceforth you are not Srinivasacharyaru, but Srinivasa Tirtha!' Thus, he became an exceptionally rare householder to be eternally honored with the 'Tirtha' title directly by Rayaru.