Srila Sarasvati Thakur – A Short Sketch of His Career and Teachings

Srila Sarasvati Thakur – A Short Sketch of His Career and Teachings is a concise yet authoritative introduction to the life, vision, and spiritual legacy of Srila Bhaktisiddhanta Sarasvati Thakur, the illustrious Gaudiya Vaishnava acharya who revitalized pure bhakti in the modern age.
Authored by Srimad Bhakti Pradip Tirtha, one of his foremost disciples and successors, this work presents an authentic first-hand account of Sarasvati Thakur’s extraordinary career—his uncompromising stand against sahajiyā tendencies, his emphasis on śāstra-based devotion, and his dynamic preaching mission through the Gaudiya Math movement.
The book highlights:
The spiritual lineage and formative years of Srila Sarasvati Thakur
His philosophical contributions to Gaudiya Vaishnavism
The founding vision of the Gaudiya Mission
His teachings on pure bhakti, guru-tattva, and preaching spirit
His lasting influence on the global spread of Sri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu’s message
Written in a clear and reverential style, this short sketch serves as an ideal entry point for newcomers, while also offering valuable insights for seasoned practitioners and scholars of Gaudiya Vaishnava philosophy.
Essential reading for devotees, researchers, and anyone seeking to understand the life and teachings of one of the most influential Vaishnava acharyas of the 20th century.
 
Author: Srimad Bhakti Pradip Tirtha
Subject: Life, mission, and teachings of Srila Bhaktisiddhanta Sarasvati Thakur
Publisher: Gaudiya Mission (Regd.), Baghbazar, Calcutta
Language: English
Format: Paperback