Chapter 37 presents a philosophical reinterpretation of heaven, moving it from a location to a state of being. It posits that heaven is not a separate realm but is the Vairaj (the Cosmic Being) itself, the Virat Self-form. This divine heavenly state is characterized by the complete absence of disease, worry, sorrow, hunger, thirst, and the fear of old age or death. It is a state of fearlessness and non-duality. The text dismisses the conventional idea of heaven attained through rituals, stating it is merely a "place for sensual enjoyment" and questions its value if it lacks the remembrance of God's name, like Govinda.
How does Chapter 37 redefine the concept of 'heaven' and why does it dismiss the conventional idea?
📖 Chapter 37