DEVANANDA PANDIT

Krsna lila - Bhandan Muni

Devananda Pandit was a professional reciter of Srimad Bhagavatam who turned to pure devotional service during the time of Lord Caitanya. Devananda Pandit used to explain Srimad Bhagavatam through impersonalistic interpretations. Because he had offended a devotee, he couldn't understand the essence of the Bhagavatam i.e. love and devotion for Krsna. But when Devananda Pandit served an advanced devotee, Lord Caitanya became pleased with him and revealed to him the path of devotion to Krsna. (See Sri Caitanya-caritamrta, Adi-lila 10.77)