Bhakti Caitanya Candrikā
Śrīla Bhaktivinoda Ṭhākura presents a critical review of Chiranjeev Sharma’s work *Bhakti Caitanya Candrikā*, identifying significant defects in the author’s presentation of the life and teachings of Śrī Caitanya. Ṭhākura emphasises how the text adulterates these teachings with impersonal philosophy, thereby distorting their authentic spiritual meaning. First published in Sajjana Toṣaṇī, Vol. 1, 1881.
A New Gaurāṅga (Nūtana Gaurāṅga)
In this editorial, Śrīla Bhaktivinoda Ṭhākura discusses the various devotional achievements of the preceding year, as well as the obstacles created by envious persons. He then addresses how certain individuals have constructed a ‘new Gaurāṅga’ purporting to harmonise all beliefs. First published in Sajjana Toṣaṇī, Vol. 8, Issue 1, 1896.
Nūtana Patrikā (A New Magazine) – 2
In this article, Śrīla Bhaktivinoda Ṭhākura discusses three articles from the third issue of the new magazine Caitanya-mata-bodhinī, analysing their deficiencies and presenting critiques of their theological content and approach. The work exemplifies Ṭhākura’s editorial discernment and his commitment to upholding authentic Vaiṣṇava doctrine against inadequate or misleading presentations. First published in Sajjana Toṣaṇī, Vol. 4, Issue 3, 1892.
A Critique of the Article ‘Vivāda Rahasya’ (Vivāda Rahasya Prabandhera Samālocanā)
In this critique, Bhaktivinoda Ṭhākura discusses an article appearing in the Caitanya-mata-bodhinī magazine that criticises the position of Śrī Viṣṇupriyā Devī. Through his analysis, he addresses objections raised against this revered figure within Vaiṣṇava tradition and defends her spiritual status and significance. First published in Sajjana Toṣaṇī, Vol. 4, Issue 4, 1892.
A New Magazine (Nūtana Patrikā) 1
In this article, Bhaktivinoda Ṭhākura reviews a new magazine published in Vṛndāvana and specifically discusses an article by a gosvāmī who criticises Śrīla Baladeva Vidyābhūṣaṇa. First published in Sajjana Toṣaṇī, Vol. 4, Issue 2, 1892.
The Essence of the Ten Foundational Principles (Daśa-mūla Niryāsa)
Śrīla Bhaktivinoda Ṭhākura outlines in detail the famous ten foundational principles found in the teachings of Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu. These essential doctrines form the philosophical and spiritual foundation of Caitanya Vaiṣṇavism and represent core tenets that guide devotional practice and understanding. The article systematically presents each principle, examining their significance and interconnection within the broader framework of Gauḍīya Vaiṣṇava theology. First published in Sajjana Toṣaṇī, Vol. 8, Issue 9, 1897.
Nāḍā
Bhaktivinoda Ṭhākura addresses the question of Advaita Ācārya’s physical appearance, examining whether he possessed a beard and whether he was bald. Drawing upon evidence from various śāstra, the author elucidates the true meaning of the word nāḍā and provides a scholarly analysis of this traditionally debated topic. First published in Sajjana Toṣaṇī, Vol. 7, Issues 9–11, 1896.
The Non-Difference Between Śrī Gaura and Kṛṣna (Śrī Gaura Kṛṣṇa Abheda)
In this article, Śrīla Bhaktivinoda Ṭhākura describes how Gaurāṅga and Kṛṣṇa are identical, and how one cannot simply worship Gaura and reject Kṛṣṇa as some persons were doing at the time. The piece emphasises the fundamental non-difference between these two forms of the Divine and addresses a contemporary misunderstanding amongst practitioners. First published in Sajjana Toṣaṇī, Vol. 11, Issue 6, 1899.
The Society of Śrī Gaurāṅga (Śrī Gaurāṅga Samāja)
Bhaktivinoda Ṭhākura deliberates upon what constitutes the actual society of Śrī Gaurāṅga and explains the true meaning of iṣṭa-goṣṭhi according to Śrī Caitanya-caritāmṛta. This article was first published in Sajjana Toṣaṇī, Vol. 10.
Prema-Bhakti and Śrī Gaurāṅgadeva
Bhaktivinoda Ṭhākura defines prema in this article, explains the distinction between prema and kāma, and examines how Śrī Caitanyadeva bestows kṛṣṇa-prema in the age of Kali. First published in Sajjana Toṣaṇī as “Prema-Bhakti and Śrī Gaurāṅgadeva”.
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