The saying "He who finds bliss in abstinence is a true Sannyasi" reflects a core teaching within Hinduism regarding renunciation and the path of the Sannyasi. In Hinduism, a Sannyasi is someone who has renounced worldly attachments and pursuits in search of spiritual liberation (moksha).
Abstinence, in this context, refers to abstaining from
material desires, sensory pleasures, and egoistic pursuits. The true essence of
being a Sannyasi lies not just in the renunciation of external possessions but
also in the renunciation of inner desires and attachments.
The teaching emphasizes that a genuine Sannyasi is not one
who merely adopts the external appearance of renunciation but one who truly
finds inner peace and contentment in living a life of simplicity, detachment,
and spiritual discipline. This implies that true fulfillment and bliss are
found not in the pursuit of material possessions or sensory gratification but
in transcending these worldly desires and realizing one's true nature.
This teaching resonates with the broader spiritual principle
found in many Hindu philosophical traditions that true happiness and
fulfillment come from within, through inner peace, contentment, and spiritual
realization, rather than through external possessions or sensory experiences.