Aaskara Charitam. Vol III Book VII Chp 17 Shlokas 1 - 2
श्रीसद्गुरुरुवाच
राजाssसीदास्करो नाम रसतत्वविदां वरः |
शिष्यो विट्ठलनाथस्य श्रीनाथप्रेमतत्परः ||
नीतिमान् बुद्धिमान् वाग्मी धर्मरक्षणतत्परः |
सर्वसद्गुणसंपन्नः शौर्यवीर्यगुणान्वितः ||
There was a king named Aaskara. He was adorned with all noble qualities, great valor and high eloquence. He was just, intelligent, and keen in safeguarding dharma. He was a disciple of Shri Vitthalanatha. He had deep devotion for Lord Shrinatha, Shri Bhagavan.
