Overview
‘Vedānta Śāstra’ was first published in Sajjana Toṣaṇī, Vol. 1 issue 1 in 1881. This was the first ever article written for Sajjana Toṣaṇī by Śrīla Bhaktivinoda Ṭhākura. In this brief editorial, the Ṭhākura explains how he plans to publish the Govinda Bhāṣya of Baladeva Vidyābhūṣaṇa, but first wishes to extend the subscriber base of the magazine first.
(translated by Swami B.V. Giri)
In the first issue, an introduction to the Vedānta Śāstra has been written. We will gradually publish the Vedanta-sūtra, its commentaries and translations in this magazine. The Śrīmad Govinda-bhāṣya commentary on the Vedānta-sūtra will be published in this magazine. The world renowned Śrī Baladeva Vidyābhūṣaṇa Paṇḍita Bābājī Mahodaya is the author of this commentary. At some point, his biography will also be published in this magazine.
We would start publishing the Vedānta in this issue, but due to the number of recent subscribers, only a small number of copies are being printed. If any part of the Vedānta is printed in small numbers, then that part may not be available later for those who are interested. Therefore, the appeal to the general public is that they should subscribe before the next issue is published, and we will print as many copies that are necessary. The price of this magazine is small, that is, it will not cost more than 1 Anna per year. Considering that valuable books such as the Vedānta etc. can be obtained at such a low price, the sajjanas (gentle devotees) should immediately become subscribers. We hope to get the help of all sajjanas.
(Vedānta Śāstra’ was first published in Sajjana Toṣaṇī, Vol. 1 issue 1 in 1881, and translated into English by Swami B.V. Giri)
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Samālocana – Rasa Śaivalinī Gītā (A Critique of the Book Rasa Śaivalinī Gītā) was first published in Sajjana Toṣaṇī, Vol.10 Issue 6 in 1898. Bhaktivinoda Ṭhākura reviews a book by Pañcānana Gosvāmī Padaratna, and warns how some so-called ‘sādhus’ misuse works such as Ujjvala Nīlamaṇi in order to engage in nefarious activities.
Jīvera Dayā (Mercy to the Living Entities)
Jīvera Dayā (Mercy to the Living Entities) was published in Sajjana Toṣaṇī, Vol. 4. Issue 8 in 1893. In this important article, Śrīla Bhaktivinoda Ṭhākura explains the absolute necessity for a Vaiṣṇava to cultivate compassion for other living beings and states that this is one of the most important qualities of a devotee.
The Sunrise of Eternal Dharma (Nitya Dharma Sūryodaya)
This important article "Nitya Dharma Sūryodaya (The Sunrise of Eternal Dharma)" which was first published in 1885 in Volume 4, Issue 3 of Sajjana Toṣaṇī, predicts the spread of Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu’s nāma-saṅkīrtana movement all over the world.
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. 
