PURPORT

Subhananda, who formerly lived in Vrndavana as Malati, was one of the kirtana performers who danced in front of the Rathayatra car during the Jagannatha festival. It is said that he ate the foam that came out of the mouth of the Lord while He danced before the Rathayatra car. Isana was a personal servant of Srimati Sacidevi, who showed her great mercy upon him. He was also very dear to Lord Caitanya Mahaprabhu.