Explanation:

Ajivikas:
An ascetic sect that emerged in India about the same time as Buddhism and Jainism. It was founded by Goshala Maskariputra (also called Gosala Makkhaliputta), a friend of Mahavira.

The Ajivikas believed that transmigration of the human soul was determined by a precise and non-personal cosmic principle called Niyati (destiny or fate) and was completely independent of the person's actions. They are believed to have been strict fatalists, who did not believe in karma or the possibility of free will.
They were a popular sect during the reign of Bindusara, the Mauryan emperor. He and his wife were said to be followers of this section. The sect is also mentioned in the edicts of Ashoka.
Gosala probably taught the doctrine of inaction as a solution to prevent the formation of karma. The sect allowed life or fate to unfold itself without any interruption from the wilful and intentional actions of individuals. Since it implied showing no sign of active involvement others might have called them people who lead lifeless existence.