Bhagavatapurana 11.11.4

11.11.4

ekasyaiva mamāṃśasya jīvasyaiva mahā-mate /
bandho 'syāvidyayānādir vidyayā ca tathetaraḥ //

*Eternal.* D. Existing from eternity. 4. One as Atman is, it is only in relation to Jīva, My amsa, (in so far he is a reflection) the eternal bondage exists through Avidya and through Vidya or knowledge the other state, i. e., release comes about, O highly intelligent one.

4. V. The eternal bondage only relates to the jīva who is important in comparison with the body and distinct from it, who is My body and inseparable attribute like an element in a compound.

_Note._ V. Though bondage exists from eternity it is terminable by correct knowledge of realisation of Lord.

_Note._ D. The jīva and Paramatman are two distinct entities. Only the jīva completely under Paramatman's control is subject to bondage and release and hence the question in the beginning is not reasonable.