The Upanishads

The Renunciate's Path

Formal renunciation as a path to knowledge.

Sannyasa (renunciation) involves leaving home and worldly life to pursue Self-knowledge single-pointedly. This intensifies practice but is not the only path.

Some attain Brahman through renunciation alone.

Traditional, Vedantic Teachings

Renunciation can be external or internal.

Various Upanishads