In Simple Terms
True renunciation — not giving up action, but giving up the ego that claims to be the doer.
Overview
The renunciation of action and its fruits — giving up the doership, the sense of 'I am doing this.' True sannyasa is inner, not outer. A king can be a sannyasi; a monk may not be.
Why It Matters
The Gita resolves the ancient debate: sannyasa is inner, not outer. It changes what action means.
Key Verses
Study these verses to understand Sannyasa
5.1 5.2 5.3 18.1 18.2 18.3 18.11
Related Concepts
Prerequisites
Study these concepts first: Karma Yoga, Nishkama Karma
Advanced Topics
Continue to: Moksha
Revision
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Sannyasa (Renunciation) — True renunciation — not giving up action, but giving up the ego that claims to b...
Key Verse
5.1
Found In
Primary: Ch. 5, 18
Study in Learning Blocks
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