Chapter 18 • Verse 4

Moksha Sanyasa Yoga

The Yoga of Liberation and Renunciation

Sanskrit Verse

niscayam srinu me tatra tyage bharata-sattama tyago hi purusa-vyaghra tri-vidhah samprakirtitah

Translation & Meaning

Krishna tells Arjuna to hear his definitive conclusion on the matter of tyaga, for renunciation itself is of three kinds. By classifying tyaga according to the three gunas, Krishna provides a precise framework for understanding right renunciation.

Key Teachings

  • Krishna's teaching on tyaga is definitive, not speculative
  • Renunciation is threefold corresponding to the three gunas
  • Clarity on right renunciation is essential for spiritual progress

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