Śrī Rasikānanda-deva was a mighty vaiṣṇava-ācārya of the era following Lord Caitanya's disappearance. Along with his guru (Śrīla Śyāmananda paṇdita), Rasikānanda inundated north Odisha and surrounding districts in waves of Kṛṣṇa-prema that are still flowing today. He subdued and converted atheists, blasphemers, and dacoits (and even tamed and initiated a rogue elephant!) the unique and inspiring story of śrī Rasikānanda-deva is told herein.