Krishna gives a stark warning about the mechanics of renunciation. He says: Sannyasa (renunciation), O mighty-armed one (mahā-bāho), is extremely difficult and brings only misery and distress (duḥkham āptum) if it is performed without Yoga or purification (ayogataḥ). However, a sage or thoughtful person who is actively yoked to Yoga (yoga-yukto munir) attains the Supreme Brahman (brahma adhigacchati) very quickly and without delay (na cireṇa).