Premanand Maharaj Ji

What actually causes bondage and what is liberation?

Mind in the world binds, mind in God frees

Where the mind rests decides bondage or freedom. A mind absorbed in worldly thoughts is bound, and one thinking of Bhagwan is free.

If the mind's tendency is toward Bhagwan, you are free; if it is toward the world, you are bound. That is the whole game.