Constancy in (making) sacrifices, penances, and gifts, is called `Sat'; and (all) action, too, of which that is the object, is also called `Sat.' 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.