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Here you will find all the latest posts on the Bhaktivinoda Institute in the form of Articles, Book Chapters, Songs & Poems etc.
Śrī Nāma Mahimā – Text Three
Śrī Nāma Mahimā was published as a pamphlet by Bhaktivinoda Thakura glorifying the Holy Name.
Śrī Nāma Mahimā – Text Two
Śrī Nāma Mahimā was published as a pamphlet by Bhaktivinoda Thakura glorifying the Holy Name.
Śrī Nāma Mahimā – Text One
Śrī Nāma Mahimā was published as a pamphlet by Bhaktivinoda Thakura glorifying the Holy Name.
Śrī Nāma Mahimā – Introduction
Śrī Nāma Mahimā was published as a pamphlet by Bhaktivinoda Thakura glorifying the Holy Name.
Śrī Upadeśāmṛta Bhāṣā
This is Bhaktivinoda Ṭhākura's Piyuṣa-varṣiṇī commentary to Śrī Upadeśāmṛta of Śrīla Rūpa Gosvāmī. Each verse is explained in his Śrī Upadeśāmṛta Bhāṣā.
Pīyuṣa-varṣiṇī commentary of Śrī Upadeśāmṛta
This is Bhaktivinoda Ṭhākura's Piyuṣa-varṣiṇī commentary to Śrī Upadeśāmṛta of Śrīla Rūpa Gosvāmī. Each verse is explained in his Bhāṣā.
Śrīmad Bhāgavatam Daśa Mūla
In 'Śrīmad Bhāgavatam Daśa Mūla', Bhaktivinoda Ṭhākura explains the ten major philosophical points of Gauḍīya Vaiṣṇavism as found in the Bhāgavata Purāṇa.
Śrī Caitanya-caritāmṛta Daśa Mūla
In 'Śrī Caitanya-caritāmṛta Daśa Mūla' Bhaktivinoda Ṭhākura explains the ten major philosophical points of Gauḍīya Vaiṣṇavism as found in the Caitanya-caritāmṛta of Śrīla Kṛṣṇa Dāsa Kavirāja Gosvāmī.
Viṣaya u Vairāgya (Sense enjoyment and Renunciation)
In this article, Viṣaya u Vairāgya (Sense enjoyment and Renunciation), first published in the 4th Volume of Sajjana Toṣaṇī in 1892, Bhaktivinoda Ṭhākura describes the gradual development of renunciation within one who lives in this world. He gives the example of Śrīla Raghunātha Dāsa Gosvāmī, and also warns against immature renunciation.
Brāhmaṇatva o Vaiṣṇavatva (Brāhmaṇism and Vaiṣṇavism)
In this article, "Brāhmaṇatva o Vaiṣṇavatva (Brāhmaṇism and Vaiṣṇavism)", from Sajjana Toṣaṇī Vol. 4, Bhaktivinoda Ṭhākura explains the unique relationship between Brāhmanism and Vaiṣṇavism, and how these two things are interdependent.
What is a human? (Manuṣya ki?)
In this short essay, Manuṣya Ki? (What is a Human?) from Sajjana Toṣaṇī, Volume 2, Bhaktivinoda Ṭhākura demonstrates the futility of modern science in understanding the subtle body and the spiritual body.
Sādhu-vṛtti (Following in the footsteps of the previous ācāryas)
Sādhu-vṛtti (Following in the footsteps of the previous ācāryas) is imperative in bhakti. In this article from Vol.10 of Sajjana Toṣaṇī, Bhaktivinoda Ṭhākura describes the two types of sādhus - the householders and the renunciants - and the qualities that they should cultivate.
Saṅga-tyāga (Giving up the association of non-devotees)
There are two types of saṅga - association and attachment. One who is serious about advancement in bhakti should avoid bad association completely. Bhaktivinoda Ṭhākura ellucidates upon this point in this article, "Saṅga-tyāga (Giving up the association of non-devotees)" from Vol.10 of Sajjana Toṣaṇī.
Tat-tat-karma-pravartana (Various activities favourable for devotional service)
In Upadeśāmṛta, Rūpa Gosvāmī states that acting according to the regulative principles is imperative in bhakti. This article "Tat-tat-karma-pravartana (Various activities favourable for devotional service)" from Vol.10 of Sajjana Toṣaṇī discusses this point in detail.
Eulogy for Bhaktivinoda Ṭhākura
Eulogy for Bhaktivinoda Ṭhākura by Sarasvatī Ṭhākura Śrīla Bhaktisiddhānta Ṭhākura Prabhupāda wrote the following words in Sajjana-toṣaṇī after the disappearance of Oṁ Viṣṇupāda Śrīla Bhaktivinoda Ṭhākura Read More...
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. 
