4. Renunciation

On the very next day, after this incident, eager to embrace a life of an ascetic, loving penance and non-attachment, Ghanshyam, without informing anyone, left home, saying that He was going to take His morning bath. Thus on 10th day of the bright half of Ashadh in Samvat Year 1848 [29-6-1792 AD] before the dawn of Friday, Ghanshyam set out on a journey to accomplish His divine mission on this earth. This day of renunciation is celebrated as Shri Swaminarayan's Nishkraman Day [the day of renunciation].