The Satcharitra presents a nuanced view on heaven. Chapter 37 explains that the conventional heaven, attained through rituals and penance, is merely a place for sensual enjoyment and is undesirable if it lacks the remembrance of the Lord. The text defines the true divine heavenly state as a condition free from mental grief, disease, worry, sorrow, hunger, thirst, or the fear of old age and death. In this state, there is no duality, and the soul can move about completely fearless. This is equated with beholding the Cosmic Self-form (Virat), which is the Vairaj itself.
What is the Satcharitra's philosophical perspective on heaven, and what constitutes the true 'heavenly state'?
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