Why is a place without devotion to God considered useless, even if it's a place like heaven?

Chapter 37 strongly asserts that any place, including the much-desired abode of heaven, is useless if it lacks the essential elements of devotion. The text asks what use is a place where there is no remembrance of Lord Narayana, no chanting of Govinda's name, no narration of the stories of Hari and the Guru, and no music, dance, or worship of God. The reasoning is that such places only offer temporary sensual enjoyment, which is ultimately fleeting and does not lead to true liberation. True value is found in the opportunity for devotion, which, even in a momentary life on earth, allows one to offer actions to God and attain a permanent state of fearlessness.