Chapter 18 verse 67
“This instruction should never be explained to those who are not austere or to those who are not devoted. It should also not be spoken to those who are averse to listening (to spiritual topics), and especially not to those who are envious of me.”
The concept of “karma sanyasa or renunciation of all actions or unaction” is only understood by specific persons and the previous verse instruction is not be accorded to all and sundry and that’s why Bhagawan waited so long to give this to Arjuna. What does it take to be ready for karma sanyasa? The person has to be austere, truly devoted to the Supreme, deeply interested in listening to spiritual topics and have complete faith in instructor (in this case the Supreme Lord but one can substitute it with one’s spiritual Guru). This is why in sanatana dharma, it is stated that Guru can provide the instruction when to take sanyasa or karma sanyasa. A true Guru would be able to assess the person’s suitability and readiness.
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