Chapter 37 presents a profound reinterpretation of heaven. It is not a physical place for sensual enjoyment but a state of being, described as the Vairaj or the Cosmic Self-form, which is free from mental grief, disease, sorrow, and the fear of death. This is the divine heavenly state where the soul is fearless. The text argues that the earth-world is of profound importance and better than a temporary heaven from which one falls after their merit is exhausted. As Chapter 37 explains, even a fleeting life on Earth is superior because a devotee who offers every action to God can attain a state of fearlessness, which is more valuable than celestial pleasures that lack the remembrance of the Lord.
How does Sai's philosophy redefine the concept of 'heaven', and why is life on Earth considered more valuable?
📖 Chapter 37