On this page we present various quotes from the books, articles and songs of Srila Bhaktivinoda Thakura on the topic of Knowledge and Preaching. Many of these quotes by Bhaktivinoda Thakura link to the various full articles and books on this website.
Listening in Terror to the Roar of the Invading Enemy
If you gain this knowledge simply by listening to what people say, and looking through books, you cannot wage war with the enemy. When one listens in terror to the deep roar of the invading enemy, one cannot find this hidden knowledge. The senses etc. will be aroused. Therefore, going to war with knowledge is simply self-deception. (Ripu – The Enemy) Read More…
The Dharma of Mahāprabhu will be Propogated Throughout the World
Those who will be born as devotees amongst all the nations of the world, will one day hope to see the birth-place of Śrī Śrī Mahāprabhu from many, many distant lands. Those who endeavour to keep the flow of services in Māyāpura strong, will be counted amongst the main benefactors of the world of Vaiṣṇavas that will appear in the future. There is no doubt that by all these activities, the dharma of Śrī Mahāprabhu will be especially propagated throughout the world. (Gata-varṣa – The Last Year) Read More…
Billions of Plagues Cannot do Anything to You
Fearing this plague is the mentality of a non-Vaiṣṇava. Look brothers! What can this plague do to you? What real harm can the plague do by ending this useless life? If you desire some benefit, learn a lesson from the plague. If you are caught by the plague, then your life is over. Imagine where your wealth and happiness will go! Therefore, without wasting your time uselessly, constantly and sincerely chant hari-näma with devotion. Then billions of plagues cannot do anything to you. Read More…
Unacceptable Religion
Confrontation with Cunning and Deceitful People
If these evil philosophies exist in your country, you should try to correct them. If this creates a confrontation with cunning and deceitful people, you should accept it for the sake of Śrī Mahāprabhu. (The Disgusting Beliefs of the Sahajiyās – Sahajiyā Matera Heyatva) Read More…
Confrontation with Cunning and Deceitful People
In a short time, there will only be one sampradāya of bhakti–tattva, and that will be called the Śrī Brahmā sampradāya, and all other sampradāyas will be amalgamated into this Brahmā sampradāya. (Śrīman Mahāprabhura Śikṣā – Chapter 9) Read More…
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. 
