Why is life on Earth considered more important than a long life in other realms, according to the teachings in Chapter 37?

The teachings in Chapter 37 highlight that life on Earth is of profound importance, even more so than a long life in heaven. This is because the earth-world provides the unique opportunity for spiritual practice and devotion. The text argues that even if life is fleeting, a person who offers every action to God can attain a state of fearlessness. In contrast, a place like heaven, which may lack devotees, stories of the Guru (Hari-Guru), and acts of worship, is considered useless for true spiritual advancement. As mentioned in this chapter, it is better to have a birth here on earth, where one can engage in devotion, than to attain a heavenly abode from which one eventually falls after their merit is depleted.