Acharya Prashant responds to a question about how a common person, living a life of compulsion shaped by societal norms, can understand and perform right action (karma). He concurs that people often drift along, making irreversible decisions that captivate them. However, he asserts that understanding right action is not difficult, as wisdom is readily available, especially in India. The fundamental questions of 'what to do, what to choose, and what's worth living for' have always been at the core of all spiritual pursuit, found not just in the teachings of Shri Krishna but in all scriptures and the words of saints and sages. He explains that if this wisdom feels new to someone, it implies they have been significantly misguided. This misguidance occurs either because the person has never willingly sought out the great, ubiquitous books of wisdom, or they have been consciously choosing the wrong kinds of teachers and books. He emphasizes that one does not need to be a scholar of Sanskrit or philosophy, as this wisdom is present even in the couplets of common saints and regional folk songs. The speaker expresses disappointment that the concept of right action eludes so many, which indicates an abundance of false teachings in the world. Addressing how one can escape this vicious cycle, Acharya Prashant critiques the question of 'how-to'. He calls it a mischievous question because it keeps the actor, the ego, intact. The ego wants to learn new methods and tricks without fundamentally changing. Instead of 'how', the important question is 'what'. Asking 'what is there?' forces one to look squarely at the actor—to understand its nature. The ego is not to be reformed but must be introduced to its own reality, to see itself in the mirror as needlessly ugly and suffering. This self-observation requires courage. He further clarifies that the first step is a ruthless and honest observation of one's life and bondages. One must focus on their slavery to move towards liberation. He distinguishes joy from happiness, defining joy as freedom—a negation of the happiness that is always tied to tension and sadness. He concludes that the real meaning of joy (Ananda) is lost on most people, who are engaged in a false pursuit of fleeting happiness, leading to horrible repercussions for humanity and the planet.