Sri Rasikananda-deva was a mighty Vaisnava acarya of the era following Lord CAitanya�s disappearance. Along with his guru (Srila Syamananda Pandita), Rasikananda inundated North Odisha and surrounding districts in waves of Krsna-prema that are still flowing today. He subdued and converted atheists, blasphemers, and decoits (and even tamed and initiated a rogue elephant!). The unique and inspiring story of Sri Rasikanada-deva is told herein.  Preface - This book is intended mainly for devotees of Krsna who are already at least somewhat acquainted with the culture and history of Gaudiya Vaisnavism. Therefore, although a few notes have been given, I have not attempted to explain many of the words and concepts that will be unintelligible to the layman. Devotees will also be familiar with the system of diacritical marks used herein to indicate the pronunciation of Sanskrit and Bengali words. In several places in the text, the author has given long lists of devotees� names. Although readers may tend to skip through such lists, it is best to consider that each devotee mentioned is a great personality whose very name is purifying. Vaisnava literature should not be approached like a cheap novel. Although it will certainly appeal to those of cultured intelligence, Vaisnava literature is meant primarily for purification, not entertainment. Readers who take the trouble to respect the name of each devotee mentioned will certainly become eligible to receive the blessings of these great Vaisnavas. As stated by Gopi-jana-vallabha Dasa, "By listening to their names one can attain love of Krsna."