According to Chapter 37, the desire for a heavenly abode is considered misguided. The text questions why one would desire heaven when it is merely a place for sensual enjoyment that lacks the remembrance of God. It even states that the pleasure found in heaven is of the same weight as earthly pleasures, comparing Indra in his garden to a donkey in a dung-heap. Instead of striving for a place from which one falls after their merit is exhausted, the teachings emphasize that the earth-world is of profound importance. The true "heavenly state" is described as realizing the Cosmic Self-form, a state free from mental grief, fear, and sorrow.
Many spiritual paths focus on attaining heaven. What is the perspective on heaven in Sai's teachings, and is it a worthwhile goal?
๐ Chapter 37