Renunciation is always in the mind, not in
going to forests or solitary places, or
giving up one's duties. The main thing is to
see that the mind does not turn outward but
inward. It does not really rest with a man
whether he goes to this place or that or
whether he gives up his duties or not. All
these events happen according to destiny.
All the activities that the body is to go
through are determined when it first comes
into existence. It does not rest with you to
accept or reject them. The only freedom you
have is to turn your mind inward and renounce
activities there.

- Sri Ramana Maharshi