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Śrīla Bhaktivinoda Ṭhākura (1838–1914) is one of the foremost ācāryas in the disciplic succession of Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu, who dedicated his life to restoring and propagating the pure teachings of Gauḍīya Vaiṣṇavism. Though engaged as a magistrate in his worldly duties, he was a paramahaṁsa Vaiṣṇava, deeply absorbed in the service of Śrī Śrī Rādhā-Kṛṣṇa. Through his unparalleled literary contributions – such as Jaiva Dharma, Hari-nāma Cintāmaṇi, Śrī Caitanya-śikṣāmṛta, and numerous devotional songs – he established the philosophical foundation for Kṛṣṇa-bhakti and in the modern age. He rediscovered the sacred birthplace of Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu in Śrīdhāma Māyāpura and envisioned a worldwide mission to spread nāma-saṅkīrtana. His life and teachings continue to illuminate the path of pure devotion, guiding sincere seekers towards the lotus feet of Śrī Guru and Gaurāṅga.
On 18th August 2012, on the occasion of his Vyāsa Pūjā, Śrīla Bhakti Gaurava Narasiṅgha Mahārāja announced to the devotees that he had a strong desire to create a website called “Bhaktivinoda Institute” in honour of Śrīla Bhaktivinoda Ṭhākura and his teachings in order to preserve and propagate them. 
