Why does the Shri Sai Satcharitra seem to value life on Earth more than attaining a temporary heaven?

Chapter 37 presents a compelling argument for the profound importance of the earth-world over the heavenly realms. It critiques heaven as a place of temporary sensual enjoyment, from which one falls after their accumulated merit is exhausted. The text provocatively states that the pleasure experienced by Indra in his celestial garden is fundamentally no different from that of a donkey wallowing in a dung-heap. The earth-world, despite its fleeting nature, is considered superior because it offers the unique opportunity for spiritual liberation. This chapter emphasizes that even a momentary life on Earth, if every action is offered to God, can lead to a state of fearlessness. It concludes that any place, even heaven, is useless if it lacks devotees and the sacred stories of Hari and the Guru, making Earth the prime ground for true spiritual practice.