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)
More Articles by Bhaktivinoda Thakura
Bhaktira Prati Aparādha (Offences Against Bhakti)
We take initiation, chant the Holy Name, follow Ekādaśī, worship the Deity, go on pilgrimage to holy places - but we still feel nothing! Why? In this important article, 'Bhaktira Prati Aparādha (Offences Against Bhakti)' by Bhaktivinoda Ṭhākura, first published in Sajjana Toṣaṇī, Vol. 8. Issue 10 in 1896, the Ṭhākura explains clearly where we are going wrong.
Niścaya (Confidence)
In this essay "Niścaya (Confidence)" from Sajjana Toṣaṇī, Vol. 10, Śrīla Bhaktivinoda Ṭhākura deliberates upon the necessity for determination in performing the process of bhakti.
Dharmāḍhambara (A Display of Religion)
Dharmāḍhambara (A Display of Religion) was a short article published in Sajjana Toṣaṇī, Vol.9, issue 4 in 1897. Bhaktivinoda Ṭhākura targets those persons who make an external show of religion and briefly explains the verse ‘nitya-siddha kṛṣṇa-prema’ from Caitanya-caritāmṛta.
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. 
