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त्याग(Tyaga)
Renunciation
Tyaga is the conscious and deliberate act of letting go of attachments, selfish desires, and material cravings. It involves a mental attitude of non-attachment and self-sacrifice, enabling spiritual freedom and inner peace. Renunciation is not about rejection of life but about freedom from bondage to desires.
In Sanatan Dharma, renunciation is a key virtue that supports detachment from transient worldly things and fosters focus on higher spiritual goals. It is essential for attaining liberation (moksha).
- Letting go of greed and possessiveness.
- Practicing contentment with what is necessary.
- Performing duties without attachment to results.
- Meditating on impermanence of material things.
- Serving others selflessly.
- Freedom from mental stress and anxiety.
- Greater inner peace and contentment.
- Reduced attachment and suffering.
- Enhanced spiritual progress.
Bhagavad Gita 18.66
""Abandon all varieties of dharma and just surrender unto Me alone; I will liberate you from all sins.""
Encourages surrender and renunciation of ego and selfishness.
Yoga Vasistha
""Renunciation is the supreme means to liberation.""
Stresses the importance of Tyaga for moksha.
- Renunciation is not about physical abandonment only but about mental attitude.
- It is not rejection of life but transformation of desires.
- Avoiding excessive materialism.
- Sharing resources generously.
- Performing work without craving for rewards.
- Letting go of grudges and selfish ambitions.
Tyaga helps in reducing consumerism, stress, and promotes minimalist and mindful living in today’s world.
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Cultivating these Gunas (virtues) leads to a balanced, harmonious, and spiritually fulfilling life. The information provided is for educational purposes.