The text provides two perspectives on heaven. On one hand, Chapter 37 describes the true heavenly world as the Vairaj (the Cosmic Being) itself—a state of being free from mental grief, disease, worry, illness, and the fear of old age or death. In this state, the soul moves about fearlessly. On the other hand, the chapter questions the value of a heaven attained through difficult sacrifices and penance if it lacks the remembrance of Lord Narayana. It dismisses such a heaven as merely a place for sensual enjoyment and concludes that if there is no chanting of Govinda's name, such a place is of no use.
How does the text define the 'heavenly world,' and why might it be considered undesirable?
📖 Chapter 37