The Inauguration of a Prapannāśrama in Amaljoda (Āmalāyoḍā Prapannāśrama Pratiṣṭhā)
Bhaktivinoda Ṭhākura describes the inauguration of a prapannāśrama in Amaljoda in Bengal, and in particular narrates the pastimes of Śrīla Jagannātha Dāsa Bābājī. First published in Sajjana Toṣaṇī, Vol. 4, Issue 2, 1892.
A Question and Answer Concerning Śrī Kṛṣṇa Saṁhitā (Praśnottara)
Praśnottara presents Bhaktivinoda Ṭhākura’s response to a question concerning the Bhāgavatam’s narration of kṛṣṇa-līlā as found in his work, Śrī Kṛṣṇa Saṁhitā. Through this question-and-answer format, the article engages with scriptural interpretation and the theological foundations of Kṛṣṇa’s divine pastimes. First published in Sajjana Toṣaṇī, Vol. 3, Issue 6, 1886.
Śrī Śrī Abhirāma Gosvāmī
In this short biography, Bhaktivinoda Ṭhākura recounts the life of Abhirāma Ṭhākura and describes how he tested Śrīnivāsa Ācārya. First published in Sajjana Toṣaṇī, Vol. 2, Issue 5, 1885.
An Earnest Appeal (Ārti-nivedana)
Ārta-nivedana (An Earnest Appeal) is an editorial in which Bhaktivinoda Ṭhākura laments the state of affairs regarding the preaching of Vaiṣṇava dharma in Bengal and shares with the reader the advice he received directly from Mahāprabhu Himself. One of the last articles written by the author, this piece conveys his urgent concerns about the condition of Vaiṣṇava practice and teaching during his final years. First published in Sajjana Toṣaṇī, Vol. 15, Issue 1, 1903.
Śrī Śrī Hari Dāsa Ṭhākura
In this brief biography of Hari Dāsa Ṭhākura, Śrīla Bhaktivinoda declares that if bhakti appears in the heart of a mleccha, then he is worshippable by all. Through the life of this revered saint, the author emphasises the transformative power of devotion to transcend conventional social boundaries and ritual status. First published in Sajjana Toṣaṇī, Vol. 2, Issue 9, 1885.
The Place of Śrī Nakula Brahmacārī (Śrī Nakula Brahmacārīra Pāṭa)
In this early article, Śrīla Bhaktivinoda Ṭhākura discusses his visit on 9 April 1890 to the holy place of Nakula Brahmacārī, the eternal associate of Mahāprabhu. He speaks against the present situation there and emphasises how renunciant Vaiṣṇavas must remain free from association with women. The article demonstrates Bhaktivinoda’s concern for maintaining proper standards of monastic conduct and his commitment to preserving the integrity of spiritual practice at sacred sites. First published in Śrī Viṣṇupriyā Patrikā, Vol. 2, Issue 3, 1890.
Śrīpāṭa Denuḍa
Śrīpāṭa Denuḍa’ presents a rare account of Bhaktivinoda Ṭhākura’s visit to the bhajana-sthālī of Śrī Vṛndāvana Dāsa Ṭhākura in Śrīpāṭa Denuḍa, where he observes and describes the dilapidated condition of this sacred site. First published in Viṣṇupriyā Patrikā, Vol. 2, Issue 6, 1890.
Śrī Śrī Jīva Gosvāmī Prabhu
Before giving a brief biography of Jīva Gosvāmī, Śrīla Bhaktivinoda Ṭhākura discusses the title ‘Prabhu’ and who should use it. In this biography, the Ṭhākura provides a list of Śrī Jīva’s works and mentions his influence on Vallabhācārya. First published in Sajjana Toṣaṇī, Vol. 2, Issue 12, 1885.
Śrīdhāma Māyāpura
Bhaktivinoda Ṭhākura presents evidence from the Bhakti Ratnākara to establish that Māyāpura is the birthplace of Śrī Caitanya. He invites the people of Bengal to attend the annual Gaura Pūrṇīmā festival that year. First published in Sajjana Toṣaṇī, Vol. 5, Issue 12, 1893.
Śrī Śrī Sanātana Gosvāmī Prabhu
In this brief biography, Bhaktivinoda Ṭhākura discusses the life of Sanātana Gosvāmī and addresses the various apa-sampradāyas that claim connection to him. The article presents Sanātana’s genealogy and concludes with the Ṭhākura’s lamentation that Sajjana Toṣaṇī is not receiving sufficient support. First published in Sajjana Toṣaṇī, Vol. 2, Issue 7, 1885.
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