Acharya Prashant explains that non-action is not the absence of activity, but rather the abandonment of personal volition and the fictitious interference of the imaginary self. He clarifies that one cannot abandon the self through their own intellect or cleverness; instead, it requires handing oneself over to something beyond the individual ego. This process is central to paths like Bhakti Yoga, Prem Yoga, and Guru Yoga, where the individual allows a higher power or a teacher to dictate their actions rather than following their own personal desires, which typically lead to bondage.