# Material existence * basic principle of, [[sb/5/5/8#purport|SB 5.5.8]], [[sb/5/14/22#purport|SB 5.14.22]] * basis of, [[sb/5/14/22#purport|SB 5.14.22]] * bondage to. See: Bondage, material * compared to Yamarāja’s rope, [[sb/5/5/27#purport|SB 5.5.27]] * expands, [[sb/5/5/8#purport|SB 5.5.8]], [[sb/5/14/35#purport|SB 5.14.35]] * happiness illusory in, [[sb/5/14/38#purport|SB 5.14.38]] * liberation from. See: Liberation * mind cause of, [[sb/5/11/16#purport|SB 5.11.16]] * Nityānanda offers relief from, [[sb/5/1/3#purport|SB 5.1.3]] * sex * via false ego, [[sb/5/11/9#purport|SB 5.11.9]] * via forgetfulness, [[sb/5/1/1#purport|SB 5.1.1]]