Acharya Prashant explains that renunciation (sanyas) is a very personal and subtle matter, so much so that others might not even know about it. He shares an anecdote about the young men in his circle, saying that even those who have become renunciates are not aware of it themselves. They live simply, sleeping on mattresses in the hall, a testament to their unadorned lifestyle. To illustrate his point, he recounts an incident where they watched a film that was said to mock religion and Shri Krishna. The film, similar to 'Kabir Singh', was filled with romantic and provocative scenes. As the movie played, he observed several young, unmarried men, aged 25-27, quietly getting up and leaving one by one, without being prompted. He identifies this act as true renunciation. This inner state, he clarifies, is the real renunciation, where it is not formally given by anyone, and the one who has renounced is not even conscious of their own state. He contrasts this with the formal ceremonies and rituals of renunciation, which he dismisses as mere ostentation (aadambar). True renunciation is not given by a guru and does not require external symbols like specific rosaries or attire. He defines a renunciate simply as one who is no longer interested in the foolishness of the world. This loss of interest is the core of renunciation. He further explains that renunciation is an act of wisdom and intelligence, not aversion (virakti). The word 'virakti' can imply a bleak and barren life, but renunciation is about being too intelligent to engage in foolish activities. He shares another personal story about someone in his circle who secretly washes his used utensils, an act done so quietly that he has been trying to identify the person for a month. This, he says, is the nature of a true renunciate's actions—done without any show or display. In essence, renunciation has little to do with gurus or traditions; it is about a fundamental shift in interest away from the world's foolishness, born of wisdom.