Chapter 37 presents a profound reinterpretation of heaven, contrasting it sharply with the conventional idea of a celestial realm for sensual pleasure. The text argues that the true heavenly state is the Vairaj, or the Cosmic Self-form, which is a state of consciousness free from mental grief, disease, worry, hunger, and the fear of death. It is a state of fearlessness and non-duality. Chapter 37 explicitly dismisses the desire for a heavenly home that is merely for enjoyment, questioning the use of a place where there is no chanting of God's name. It posits that this divine state of being is superior to a temporary, pleasure-filled afterlife.
According to Chapter 37, how does the concept of heaven as a state of being contrast with the traditional view of heaven as a place for enjoyment?
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