Thyaagi and Sanyaasi

1/14/09

Who is a thyagi? Renunciation of the fruits of action is called thyaga and one who abandons the anxiety for the fruits of actions is a real thyagi. The meaning of the word Thyagam is usually used as "sacrifice" and then the definition can be rewritten as "one who sacrifices the fruits of action is called a thyagi".

Who is a sanyasi? Renunciation of all the actions with desire is sanyasa or one who abandons all actions with desire is a real sanyasi. A sanyasi even abandons the actions, not just the fruits of action.

As per Narada Bhakthi sutra, with god's blessings a thyagi progresses slowly to a sanyasi because when fruits of actions are abandoned, one becomes a real karmayogi and slowly all his activities will be turned towards contemplating God.

And Bhagavan assures:

ANANYASCHINTAYANTHO MAM

YE JANAH PARYUPASATHE

THESHAM NITHYABHIYUKTHANAM

YOGAKSHEMAM VAHAMYAHAM"

Sreekrishnaarpanamashtu

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