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Renouncing the fruit

Karma-sannyāsa-yoga

True renunciation changes our hold on results, not our willingness to serve.

A learner walking along a winding path
Keep this in mind

Compare renunciation of work with renunciation of attachment and examine the chapter’s account of inner freedom.

A question to carry

What is renounced?

Choose a verse

29 verses in this chapter

Begin with verse 1
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A simple learning rhythm

Do more than reread

  1. 1ReadTake in one small piece.
  2. 2RememberClose it and bring it back.
  3. 3UseConnect it to a real choice.
  4. 4ExplainSay it clearly in your own words.