He was a close associate of Chaitanya Mahaprabhu and is venerated as a member of the Pancha Tattva in the sect.

As per Gaudiya tradition, Srivasa is regarded as tatastha-shakti, a marginal energy the god Krishna.

Devotees who are headed by Srivasa are described as "parts" of transcendental body of Chaitanya (his eyes, ears, hands, disc/cakra, etc.).

Srivasangam was ruled by Kazi, a noted Muslim leader - who was initially opposed to Gaudiya Hinduism.

[1] Srivasa is mentioned in the Pancha Tattva (Vaishnavism) mantra as representative of a pure devotee.