Shloka 33
त्रयीं च नाम वार्ता च त्यक्त्वा पुत्रान् व्रजन्ति ये । त्रिविष्टब्धं च वासश्र प्रतिगृह्नन्त्यबुद्धयः,“बहुत-से मूर्ख मनुष्य तीनों वेदोंके अध्ययन, इनमें बताये गये कर्म, कृषि, गोरक्षा, वाणिज्य तथा अपने पुत्रोंका परित्याग करके चल देते हैं और त्रिदण्ड एवं भगवा वस्त्र धारण कर लेते हैं
trayīṃ ca nāma vārtā ca tyaktvā putrān vrajanti ye | trivisṭabdhaṃ ca vāsaś ca pratigṛhṇanty abuddhayaḥ ||
Arjuna said: “There are many foolish men who abandon the study of the three Vedas and the lawful occupations of life, and even forsake their sons, setting off as wanderers. They then take up the triple staff and the ochre robe—outward marks of renunciation—without true understanding.”
अजुन उवाच
Educational Q&A
External symbols of ascetic life—such as the triple staff and ochre robe—do not constitute true renunciation. Abandoning Vedic study and rightful responsibilities (including family and livelihood) without inner wisdom is portrayed as folly; discernment and dharmic grounding are essential.
Arjuna speaks critically about people who prematurely or ignorantly adopt the appearance of a renunciant. He contrasts outward abandonment (leaving Vedic learning, work, and even sons) with the need for genuine understanding, implying that mere costume and departure do not equal spiritual attainment.