What exactly is 'Maya' according to the Satcharitra, and how does it create bondage? It seems like such an abstract idea.

Chapter 50 provides a clear explanation of Maya. It is described as the entire illusion of name and form, which is supreme, indescribable, and very difficult to cross over. The text specifies that the very dwelling place of Maya is any "pulse of imagination" that occurs in our minds. This means our thoughts and perceptions are deeply intertwined with it. According to this chapter, the states of both bondage and liberation are born from this imagination. One power of Maya, called 'Avidya' or ignorance, leads to bondage, while the other, 'Vidya' or true knowledge, leads to liberation from that same bondage.