Is it possible to see the truth of something immediately, instantly and act instantly on that which is seen which is total action?
For most of us action is divided, there is gap between Idea and action. We have a formula, a pattern, a concept, a prototype based on which we act. All action is based on the idea, this is human conditioning, we can’t escape from this. Our whole life is action based on idea; it is not spontaneous. First, we conceive, create a prototype, the ideal, the thing that should be, then according to that we live and we act. Therefore, the problem is how to erase this gap between idea and action. How to bring the two together? There is conflict in this, there is duration of time involved because we take time to complete the action when there is idea.
Mind gives root to the problem and ceases to act; action is always in the present. When the problem becomes something to be solved eventually then idea becomes important not the action, here lies all the problem, we postpone, we say, I will take action and we don’t act immediately.
There is no action if it is proceeded by an idea, a formula, a concept. Is it possible to act immediately without an idea? Is it possible to see the truth about something and act instantly on that which is seen- not consider the consequences, the effect, the causes but act instantaneously on that which has been seen as true?
Action based on idea is very superficial, is not true action at all, is only ideation which is just a thought process going on.
What is action in the present? What do we mean by action? What we want to be or to do-is based on idea. The basis of our actions is reward in future or fear of punishment. Now, what would happen if the idea did not exist? You would remove the gap of idea and action; you would be what you are. When you say I am aggressive, I should be polite – you introduce an idea separate from action. Therefore, there is never true action of what you are but always action based on idea that I should be and so on. A stupid man always says he is going to be clever; he sits working, struggling to become, he never stops, he never says “I am stupid” so his action based on idea is not action at all.
Action means doing, moving. But when you have an idea, it is merely ideation going on, thought process going in relation to action. If there is no idea what would happen? You are what you are. You are unkind, you are unforgiving, you are stupid, thoughtless, can you remain with that? If you do, then see what happens. When you are aware that you are unkind, you are stupid, when you are aware, you become kind, you stop doing stupid things, you become aware. If I see the necessity of being clean, it is very simple, I go and wash. But if it is an ideal that I should be clean, then what happens? Cleanliness is postponed or is superficial.
Action based on idea is very superficial, it not true action at all, it is only ideation, which is merely a thought process going on. So, when you are aware of this division between idea and action, which is to supress, to approximate, constantly to try and adjust action with the pattern- there is never a moment when action is for itself. This is one of the fundamental reasons for disintegration of the mind.
People talk about action: what is the right thing to do? The right thing to do is not have an idea divorced from action, because then action becomes an approximation to the idea, and then the idea becomes important not the action. So how to act so completely and totally that idea does not come into picture, that you are in action all the time completely? Such a person has no need for an idea, any concept or formulas or methods. Then, there is no time but only action. Time arises only when there is idea first and then action based on ideal. Is it possible to live without idea, without word, but only action. This is only possible when mind understands, is aware is not mechanical.
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