What does the text mean when it says 'where there is liberation, there is bondage' and how does one move past this duality?

This statement from Chapter 17 points to an advanced spiritual concept about the nature of duality. It suggests that liberation and bondage are two sides of the same coin, existing only in relation to each other. To achieve a higher state, one must transcend both concepts entirely and remain in a "pure, self-controlled state." This is referred to as the "knowledge of diligence." The process involves discarding the ignorance that creates perceptions of happiness or sorrow, acquiring special knowledge (Vijnana), and realizing that the knowledge of Brahman is already within reach. It's about moving beyond the limiting framework of "me and you" to see your own true self.