Vaisnava-ninda (Criticism of Vaisnavas) Srila Bhaktivinoda Thakura

Vaisnava ninda is a powerful and essential work by Srila Bhaktivinoda Thakura, written to guide sincere devotees on the dangers of criticizing Vaishnavas and the spiritual consequences of such offenses. With deep clarity and compassion, Thakura Mahashaya explains the types of Vaishnavaparadha, their effects on one’s bhakti, and how one can seek forgiveness and purification.
Vaiṣṇava-nindā is an important excerpt from a three-part Bengali article written by Śrīla Bhaktivinoda Ṭhākura. In this work, the Ṭhākura deeply examines the grave spiritual danger of criticizing Vaiṣṇavas and explains how such offenses obstruct one’s progress in bhakti.
The book also outlines the three levels of Vaiṣṇavas—kaniṣṭha, madhyama, and uttama—and emphasizes the importance of properly recognizing a devotee’s advancement in Kṛṣṇa-bhakti. With clarity and compassion, the author guides readers on how to honor devotees according to their spiritual standing and how such understanding protects and nourishes one’s devotional life.
This book is a must-read for every practitioner who wishes to safeguard their spiritual progress and cultivate a humble, offence-free devotional life.