Achyutananda Das was born in 1575 CE in the village of Goudapada, in the present-day Odisha, India. He was a mystic poet, philosopher, and saint who belonged to the tradition of Bhakti literature. Das was a devotee of Lord Krishna and was deeply influenced by the teachings of the Bhagavad Gita and the Upanishads. He traveled extensively throughout India, spreading his message of love, devotion, and spiritual growth. His writings, including the Achyutananda Malika, are still revered and studied by scholars and spiritual seekers today.