Page 12 - Rasikananda - Eng

x Preface

details were omitted and errors made. Rather than go in for the
massive task of personally re-translating the whole text, I opted to
correct and re-write what I had as far as possible. That too has not
been a small job.

I was helped in editing by Bhakti Vighna-vinäçana Narasiàha
Swami, Nåsiàha-kavaca Däsa, and Tértha Swami. A final check
and overhaul was made by myself, assisted by Bhakta James (who
also gave a generous contribution to help with the printing) and
others.

Hopefully, at some point in the future a complete translation
that fully preserves the verve and flavor of the original Rasika-
maìgala will be made available to the English speaking public. In
the meantime, devotees may be enlightened and inspired by this
summary account of Rasikänanda-deva’s mighty exploits.

Despite the shortcomings in our presentation, it is with great
pleasure that we present The Story of Rasikänanda in order to
bring knowledge of the extraordinary transcendental activities of
this mighty preacher to the ever-increasing Vaiñëava world.

Bhakti Vikäsa Swami

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