Bhagavad Gita · Chapter 5: Renunciation in Action

Bhagavad Gita 5.2

saṃnyāsaḥ karmayogaśca niḥśreyasakarāvubhau | tayostu karmasaṃnyāsātkarmayogo viśiṣyate ||

Renunciation and the yoga of action both lead to the highest good. But of the two, the yoga of action is better than the renunciation of action.

Modern context

The answer is direct. Both lead to the highest good, and of the two, acting with discipline is better. It is better because it is open to everyone and safer for most. Giving up outward activity before the mind is ready often leaves a person idle and still full of wanting. Staying at one's work and changing the spirit in which it is done trains the mind in the middle of real life.