And love Quote by Paramahansa Yogananda
“Sri Yukteswar used to poke gentle fun at the commonly inadequate conceptions of renunciation."A beggar cannot renounce wealth," Master would say. "If a man laments: 'My business has failed; my wife has left me; I will renounce all and enter a monastery,' to what worldly sacrifice is he referring? He did not renounce wealth and love; they renounced him!"Saints like Gandhi, on the other hand, have made not only tangible material sacrifices, but also the more difficult renunciation of selfish motive and private goal, merging their inmost being in the stream of humanity as a whole.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Autobiography of a Yogi by Paramahansa Yogananda, 1946
Renunciation is often misunderstood; true sacrifice involves letting go of ego and selfish motives, not merely material possessions.
In simple terms: True renunciation is about giving up selfishness, not wealth.
Key Takeaway
Focus on inner transformation, not external loss.
Themes
spirituality
selflessness
ego
sacrifice
Mood
contemplative
inspirational
Type
philosophical
motivational
When to use this quote
- personal crisis
- career change
- relationship loss
- spiritual practice
Key Concepts
Renunciation
inner growth
self‑transcendence
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you distinguish inner sacrifice from external loss?
- What motives drive your desire to renounce?
A Different Perspective
Renunciation can be misinterpreted as abandoning all, leading to confusion.
