On this page we present various quotes from the books, articles and songs of Srila Bhaktivinoda Thakura on the topic of Sādhu-saṅga. Many of these quotes by Bhaktivinoda Thakura link to the various full articles and books on this website.
Materialistic Friends
While meeting a materialistic friend, one should speak only what is extremely necessary. At that time, it is better not to exhibit heartfelt love. But if that friend is a proper Vaiṣṇava, then one should accept his association by speaking to him with love. (Saṅga-tyāga – Giving up the association of non-devotees) Read More…
Real Iṣṭa-goṣṭhī
Without the association of śuddha-bhaktas, or pure devotees, there is no question of holding an iṣṭa-goṣṭhī. The word iṣṭa means ‘desired subject,’ and goṣṭhī means ‘assembly.’ These two words combine to form the term iṣṭa-goṣṭhī, which refers to an assembly of sādhus who are devoted to śuddha-bhakti, or the practice of pure devotion. Śuddha-bhaktas are rare in this world, and therefore only a few śuddha-bhaktas can be found in any single iṣṭa-goṣṭhī. (Śrī Gaurāṅga Samāja (The Society of Śrī Gaurāṅga) 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. 
