Here we explore the issue of earthly life, the problem and the solution to the enigma of existence. This is discussed against the background of Savitri Book One Canto Two titled ‘The Issue.’ This Canto reveals to us at length the real problems that bind our life to error and suffering and pain. In the process we find many sidelights on subjects such as memory, the significance of crisis, the law of karma, the challenge of earthly life among others.