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Achyutananda Das was an Odia poet and a disciple of the Vaishnava saint Chaitanya Mahaprabhu. He is considered one of the greatest poets of Orissa, and his works have had a profound influence on Oriya literature and culture.

Achyutananda Das was born in 1495 in the village of Tilakana in the Cuttack district of Orissa. He was a Brahmin by birth, and he received a traditional education in Sanskrit and the Vedas. In his early twenties, he met Chaitanya Mahaprabhu, and he was immediately drawn to his teachings of love and devotion to Krishna. Achyutananda Das became one of Chaitanya Mahaprabhu’s most devoted disciples, and he spent the rest of his life spreading the message of Vaishnavism in Odisha.

Achyutananda Das was a prolific writer, and he composed a number of poems, hymns, and dramas. His most famous work is the Gita Govinda Bhasa, which is a translation of the Sanskrit poem Gita Govinda into Odia. The Gita Govinda Bhasa is considered to be one of the finest examples of Oriya literature, and it has been translated into many languages.

Achyutananda Das died in 1569 at the age of 74. He is considered one of the greatest poets of Orissa, and his works have had a profound influence on Oriya literature and culture.

Here are some of Achyutananda Das’s most famous works:

• Gita Govinda Bhasa
• Hari Bol
• Kaibarta Gita
• Gopalanka-ogala
• Gurubhakti Gita
• Anakar-samhita
• Chahayalisa-patala etc.

Achyutananda Das’s work is characterized by its simple language, its deep devotion to Krishna, and its emphasis on the importance of love and compassion. He is a true master of the Oriya language, and his work is a treasure for all Oriyas.