Tell me, definitely, which one is the better of the two paths. Renunciation comes only af ter the dawn of Self-knowledge. Therefore, words renunciation and Self-knowledge are used interchangeably in the Gita.
Renunciation is considered the goal of life.
True renunciation is attaching all action and possession including body, mind, and thought to the service of the Supreme. But, of the two, the path of selfless service is superior to path of Self-knowledge, because it is easier to practice for most people. A person should be considered a true renunciant who has nei ther attachment nor aversion for anything. One is easily liberated from Karmic bondage by becoming free from attachment and aversion. The person, who has truly mastered one, gets the benefits of both.