Chapter 37 draws a sharp distinction between two concepts of heaven. The conventional heaven, attained through difficult sacrifices and penance, is critiqued as being merely a place for sensual enjoyment. The chapter questions the value of such a place if it lacks the remembrance and chanting of God's name. In contrast, the true 'divine heavenly state' is described as the realization of the Vairaj, the Cosmic Being. As explained in Chapter 37, this is a state where there is no disease, worry, sorrow, or fear of death, and the soul moves about fearlessly. This divine state is not a location for pleasure but a state of being, identified with the all-pervading Brahman.
How does Chapter 37 distinguish between the conventional concept of heaven and the true 'divine heavenly state'?
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