“Those Truly Helpless”

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I think in this context they are implying that the person is helpless when they are caught in a cycle and unable to choose another path because they cannot see the cycle. The 'cycle' is reflected in the idea of catalyst. People are constantly impacted by catalyst and catalyst ignite change when it 'reacts'. The idea of consciously choosing I believe means beginning to choose one's own catalyst, which is considered what happens as one becomes more aware and adept in the understanding of the self as an infinite mind.

Supposedly there is a sort of randomness to catalyst until something 'hits' or causes the person to undergo some change internally. These can be both very positive or very traumatic events. Seemingly, if a person hasn't begun to become aware of their ability to make a choice and started to do so by the end of an incarnation it will be rinse and repeat. Hence the Buddhist concept of the endless cycles of samsara and reincarnation. When one reaches enlightenment the cycles are broken and the soul can continue on its journey towards the One.