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Tattva Sūtra – Chapter One
Tattva Sūtra ('Aphorisms on the Supreme Truth') was originally written by Bharadvāja Muni, and commented upon by Śrīla Bhaktivinoda Ṭhākura in 1894 and serialised in his Sajjana Toṣaṇī journal in 1895. The Tattva Sūtra is comprised of five chapters containing fifty Sanskrit sūtras related to the Supreme Reality, consciousness, non-consciousness, their relationship and the conclusion.
Garbha Stotra Verse Fifteen
In 1870, Śrīla Bhaktivinoda Ṭhākura wrote a commentary to the Garbha Stotra of Śrīmad Bhāgavatam (10.2.26-40) wherein the Demigods pray to Kṛṣṇa within the womb of Devakī. His commentary, the Sambandha Tattva Candrikā (‘That Moon which Reveals the Reality of One’s Relationship with the Lord’) was based upon that of the famous Vaiṣṇava commentator, Śrī Śrīdhara Svāmī.
Garbha Stotra Verse Fourteen
In 1870, Śrīla Bhaktivinoda Ṭhākura wrote a commentary to the Garbha Stotra of Śrīmad Bhāgavatam (10.2.26-40) wherein the Demigods pray to Kṛṣṇa within the womb of Devakī. His commentary, the Sambandha Tattva Candrikā (‘That Moon which Reveals the Reality of One’s Relationship with the Lord’) was based upon that of the famous Vaiṣṇava commentator, Śrī Śrīdhara Svāmī.
A Collection of Jewel-like Verses (Padaratnāvalī)
In this article, Pada-ratnāvalī, first published in Sajjana Toṣaṇī (Vol.2, Issue 9) in 1885, Śrīla Bhaktivinoda Ṭhākura reviews a book on Vaiṣṇava songs edited by the famous Rabindranath Tagore. Although Bhaktivinoda appreciates and encourages the endeavours of Rabindranath, he also points out some philosophical errors, especially in relation to comparing Śrī Caitanya with the French philosopher, Auguste Comte.
Garbha Stotra Verse Thirteen
In 1870, Śrīla Bhaktivinoda Ṭhākura wrote a commentary to the Garbha Stotra of Śrīmad Bhāgavatam (10.2.26-40) wherein the Demigods pray to Kṛṣṇa within the womb of Devakī. His commentary, the Sambandha Tattva Candrikā (‘That Moon which Reveals the Reality of One’s Relationship with the Lord’) was based upon that of the famous Vaiṣṇava commentator, Śrī Śrīdhara Svāmī.
Garbha Stotra Verse Twelve
In 1870, Śrīla Bhaktivinoda Ṭhākura wrote a commentary to the Garbha Stotra of Śrīmad Bhāgavatam (10.2.26-40) wherein the Demigods pray to Kṛṣṇa within the womb of Devakī. His commentary, the Sambandha Tattva Candrikā (‘That Moon which Reveals the Reality of One’s Relationship with the Lord’) was based upon that of the famous Vaiṣṇava commentator, Śrī Śrīdhara Svāmī.
A Grand Festival in Śrī Māyāpura (Śrī Śrī Māyāpura Mahā-mahotsava)
This article was first published in Sajjana Toṣaṇī (Vol.6, Issue 1) in 1894. Herein, Śrīla Bhaktivinoda Ṭhākura gives a report of the first Gaura Pūrṇimā festival held in Śrīdhāma Māyāpura and compares it to the first Gaura Pūrṇimā festival in Kheturi, organised by Ṭhākura Narottama Dāsa.
Garbha Stotra Verse Eleven
In 1870, Śrīla Bhaktivinoda Ṭhākura wrote a commentary to the Garbha Stotra of Śrīmad Bhāgavatam (10.2.26-40) wherein the Demigods pray to Kṛṣṇa within the womb of Devakī. His commentary, the Sambandha Tattva Candrikā (‘That Moon which Reveals the Reality of One’s Relationship with the Lord’) was based upon that of the famous Vaiṣṇava commentator, Śrī Śrīdhara Svāmī.
Samālocana (A Review of Three Books)
In this book review from Sajjana Toṣaṇī Vol. 6 Issue 4 published in 1894, Śrīla Bhaktivinoda Ṭhākura critiques three books – one on Śrīla Raghunātha Dāsa Gosvāmī, one on present day Vaiṣṇavism, and one on the Vaiṣṇava poet Cāṇḍīdāsa. As always, the Ṭhākura is very analytical in his appraisal and in most cases, provides a very balanced point of view.
Śrī Kṛṣṇa Bhajanāmṛtam – Epilogue by Śrīla Bhaktivinoda Ṭhākura
The book ‘Śrī Kṛṣṇa Bhajanāmṛtam’ by Śrīla Narahari Sarakāra Thākura, the associate of Mahāprabhu, deals with various controversies, and in particular the guru-disciple relationship. In 1899, Śrīla Bhaktivinoda Thākura published this work along with his Āsvāda-vistāriṇī Bhāṣya (‘The commentary that expands transcendental relish’) in Bengali in Sajjana Toṣaṇī, Vol. 11 Issues 1-4. The Ṭhākura’s commentary is an expanded translation of Narahari’s work. During the time of Bhaktivinoda Ṭhākura, the Bhajanāmṛtam was a very rare book, and he searched in various places to find a copy. The text that came to him has several grammatical mistakes in the Sanskrit. There are other versions of Kṛṣṇa Bhajanāmṛtam, with a number of extra paragraphs, however, we have translated the version used by Bhaktivinoda.
Śrī Kṛṣṇa Bhajanāmṛtam – The Process of Bhajana
The book ‘Śrī Kṛṣṇa Bhajanāmṛtam’ by Śrīla Narahari Sarakāra Thākura, the associate of Mahāprabhu, deals with various controversies, and in particular the guru-disciple relationship. In 1899, Śrīla Bhaktivinoda Thākura published this work along with his Āsvāda-vistāriṇī Bhāṣya (‘The commentary that expands transcendental relish’) in Bengali in Sajjana Toṣaṇī, Vol. 11 Issues 1-4. The Ṭhākura’s commentary is an expanded translation of Narahari’s work. During the time of Bhaktivinoda Ṭhākura, the Bhajanāmṛtam was a very rare book, and he searched in various places to find a copy. The text that came to him has several grammatical mistakes in the Sanskrit. There are other versions of Kṛṣṇa Bhajanāmṛtam, with a number of extra paragraphs, however, we have translated the version used by Bhaktivinoda.
Śrī Kṛṣṇa Bhajanāmṛtam – Objections C-H
The book ‘Śrī Kṛṣṇa Bhajanāmṛtam’ by Śrīla Narahari Sarakāra Thākura, the associate of Mahāprabhu, deals with various controversies, and in particular the guru-disciple relationship. In 1899, Śrīla Bhaktivinoda Thākura published this work along with his Āsvāda-vistāriṇī Bhāṣya (‘The commentary that expands transcendental relish’) in Bengali in Sajjana Toṣaṇī, Vol. 11 Issues 1-4. The Ṭhākura’s commentary is an expanded translation of Narahari’s work. During the time of Bhaktivinoda Ṭhākura, the Bhajanāmṛtam was a very rare book, and he searched in various places to find a copy. The text that came to him has several grammatical mistakes in the Sanskrit. There are other versions of Kṛṣṇa Bhajanāmṛtam, with a number of extra paragraphs, however, we have translated the version used by Bhaktivinoda.
A Simple Verse Translation of Śrī Śrīmad Bhagavad-gītā
In this book review, first published in Sajjana Toṣaṇī, Vol.12, Issue 11 in 1901, Śrīla Bhaktivinoda Ṭhākura evaluates a poetic rendition of the Bhagavad-gītā in Bengali. He gives a short summary of the Gītā’s contents, and gives his opinion of the author’s attempts.
Garbha Stotra Verse Ten
In 1870, Śrīla Bhaktivinoda Ṭhākura wrote a commentary to the Garbha Stotra of Śrīmad Bhāgavatam (10.2.26-40) wherein the Demigods pray to Kṛṣṇa within the womb of Devakī. His commentary, the Sambandha Tattva Candrikā (‘That Moon which Reveals the Reality of One’s Relationship with the Lord’) was based upon that of the famous Vaiṣṇava commentator, Śrī Śrīdhara Svāmī.
Pañca Saṁskāra (The Five Purificatory Processes) – 2
Pañca Saṁskāra (The Five Purificatory Processes) was published in Sajjana Toṣaṇī, Vol.4, Issue 1 in 1892. This was the second article written by Bhaktivinoda on this subject (the first being in Sajjjana Toṣaṇī, Vol. 2, Issue 1). This shorter article gives more details on the meaning of pañca-saṁskāra. One specific point that differs with the previous article is how the Ṭhākura defines the third process of pañca-saṁskāra, namely nāma.
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. 
