Life is existence, is a movement, and this movement is action. Life—the totality of life, not parts of it, the whole state of existence—is action. But when we merely exist, as most of us do, then the problem of action becomes complex. Existence has no division. It is not a fragmentary state of mind or being; in that [state] a totality of action is possible. But when we divide existence into different segments, fragments, then action becomes contradictory.

"Question: I have been following a spiritual leader and it has helped me. … But after listening to you I felt what you say is right and I have left the guru I was following. Now I feel lost without guidance. What do you say? "