Tell me, definitely, which one is the better of the two paths. I also wish to know the nature of Samnyasa and Tyaga, and the difference between the two, O Lord Krishna. Renunciation comes only after the dawn of Self-knowledge.
Renunciation is considered the goal of life.
One who becomes purified by Karma-yoga discovers this knowledge within, naturally, in course of time. Whatever goal a Samnyasi reaches, a KarmaYogi also reaches the same goal. Therefore, the one who sees the path of renunciation and the path of unselfish work as the same really sees. But, true renunciation, O Arjuna, is difficult to attain without KarmaYoga. A sage equipped with KarmaYoga quickly attains Nirvana.