Articles by Srila Bhaktivinoda Thakura
Here you’ll find many articles authored by Srila Bhaktivinoda Thakur. Many of these were written and published in his monthly Sajjana Toṣaṇī periodical which ran for many years.
The Worldly Difficulties of a Vaiṣṇava (Vaiṣṇavera Vyavahāra Duḥkha)
This short article, Vaiṣṇavera Vyavahāra Duḥkha (The Worldly Difficulties of a Vaiṣṇava) was published in the 10th Volume, 2nd Issue of Sajjana Toṣaṇī in 1898. Herein, Bhaktivinoda Ṭhākura explains the difference between the difficulties encountered by a Vaiṣṇava and those of a non-Vaiṣṇava. Towards the end of the article he speaks about the Bubonic Plague which broke out at the end of 1897 and was still a huge threat in Kolkata at the time of writing.
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.
Manuṣya ki? (What is a human?)
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.
Dhairya (Patience)
In the process of devotional service, Dhairya (Patience) is an absolute necessity. Bhaktivinoda Ṭhākura discusses this point in this article from Sajjana Toṣaṇi, Vol.10.
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. 
