Seek no gratification in the things which thou doest ; Look not for reward in the things wherein thou strivest ; Do all thy duties meekly, putting away desire– This is the true renunciation. Do not think of gain or loss to thyself ,– Think not to obtain pleasure and avoid pain in thy acts ; Do all things faithfully that are necessary to be done– This also is the true renunciation. Sever not thyself from the world, But relingnish all love for the world and its pleasures ; Do thy work in the world without thought of personal ends– This, again, is the true renunciation.
