From a philosophical standpoint, why is a community focused on devotion superior to one pursuing worldly or even heavenly rewards?

Chapter 37 presents a profound argument for prioritizing devotion over worldly or heavenly goals. It deconstructs the allure of heaven, explaining it as merely a temporary place for sensual enjoyment from which one falls after their merit is exhausted. The text makes a radical comparison, stating that the pleasure of Indra in his celestial garden and a donkey in a dung-heap are of "equal weight." A community built on seeking such fleeting pleasures is misguided. In contrast, the chapter elevates the earth-world, where even a momentary life with actions offered to God can lead to a fearless state. A community centered on devotion, worship, and stories of the Guru engages in a practice of far greater and more permanent value.