He is mentioned in the first verse of Adi Shankara's prakaraṇa grantha (treatise) Viveka Chudamani. He is named after Gaudapada in the Guru Parampara (lineage) of Sringeri Sharada Peetham. He is considered to be an incarnation of Shesha.
He is referenced in the first verse of Adi Shankara's treatise Viveka Chudamani. He is designated after Gaudapada within the lineage of Sringeri Sharada Peetham. He is regarded as a manifestation of Shesha.