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Ananta Das (1498-1568) 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.

Ananta Das was born in 1498 in the village of Tirtol in the Puri 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. Ananta 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.

Ananta Das was a prolific writer, and he composed a number of poems, hymns, and dramas. His most famous work is the Subhadra Charita, which is an epic poem that tells the story of Subhadra, the sister of Krishna. The Subhadra Charita is considered to be one of the finest examples of Oriya literature, and it has been translated into many languages.

Ananta Das died in 1568 at the age of 70. 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 Ananta Das’s most famous works:

• Subhadra Charita
• Narasimha Purana
• Hari Bol
• Gopal Krishna
• Govinda Lilamrita
• Jagannatha Lilamrita

Ananta 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.