Whatever oblation is offered, whatever is given, whatever penance is performed, and whatever is done, without faith, that, O son of Pritha! is called `Asat,' and that is nought, both after death and here. Arguna said: O you of mighty arms! O Hrishikesa! O destroyer of Kesin! I wish to know the truth about renunciation and abandonment distinctly. The Deity said: By renunciation the sages understand the rejection of actions done with desires. The wise call the abandonment of the fruit of all actions (by the name) abandonment.