Ep. 159 - सरल भगवद् गीता अध्याय 18 (उपसंहार - संन्यास की सिद्धि) श्लोक 11,12 || Bhagavad Gita Simplified Chapter 18 (The Perfection of Renunciation) - Verses 11,12 || 08/12/2022

(Verse 11) Now, Shri Krishna adds another bit of context to the topic of karma yoga. If we understand renunciation to be the external abandonment of works, then no one can ever be truly renounced. However, Shri Krishna states here that if one can give up attachment to the fruits of actions, not give up action itself, it is considered perfect renunciation. If we are true karma yogis, we are tyaagis per this definition. We still need to deal with the issue of our strong identification with the body. 

(Verse12) Shri Krishna elaborates on the theory of karma in this chapter. Every action has a reaction, and this reaction is also known as the phala, result or fruit of the action. This infinite chain of action, reaction, fruit, desire, and action is nothing but bondage or samsara. One who is an atyaagi, one who has not given up attachment to fruits of action, is bound in this chain. By practicing karma yoga, and by giving up attachment to the fruit of action, we can break this chain. 
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