What is renunciation?
Renunciation of the world – Tyaga – is regarded by Hinduism as one of the ways to spiritual attainment. Many devotees leave their homes and go into the jungles to practice austerity. This approach is disregarded in Sikhism, because this way or renunciation is not practical in Kalyuga(This age of sin) age. The mind does not find peace in physical solitude; rather, it wanders away to the missing worldly possessions and interests. As Guru Nanak explained to the monks of the Himalayas, “How will the world be served, if the pious people retire to mountain fastness and lend no helping hand in any attempt to solve the problems of the day?” The Gurus recommended renunciation in the midst of life – Grist mahe udasi. The renunciation of evil desire and not the cessation of work or retirement, is the true way. Guru Arjan say: “Renunciation of lust, anger and attachment is praise worthy.” The true Sikh is the real Sanyasi(an ascetic, a recluse). He lives desireless in the midst of worldly possessi
