Kṛṣṇa defines renunciation in the mode of Goodness (Sattva). This is the ‘Gold Standard’ of the Gītā. A person in goodness performs his prescribed duty simply because it is ‘Kāryam’—it must be done. He does it with excellence but he gives up all mental attachment (‘Saṅga’) and all craving for the results (‘Phala’). He is active in the world but detached in his heart. This is the ‘Sāttvika’ way to live. You don’t leave the world; you leave the ‘mine-ness’. You are like a surgeon who performs a difficult operation with total focus because it is his duty, but he doesn’t do it to become famous or to get a massive fee. He is at peace because his satisfaction comes from the ‘Act of Offering’ itself. This internal shift is what Kṛṣṇa calls real renunciation. It teaches us that we can be fully engaged and fully free at the same time. By adopting the ‘Kāryam’ mindset, we stop being victims of our expectations. We do our best for our families and our work, but we leave the outcome to God. This mode of living is the only one that truly liberates the soul while allowing the world to function beautifully. It is the ultimate spiritual maturity.