Significance of Attain

In the context of Vaishnavism, the term Attain encompasses both reaching the Supreme Lord's abode and achieving a desired spiritual state. Similarly, within Vedanta, Attain signifies the achievement of significant spiritual milestones, particularly the pursuit of becoming one with the deities or achieving immortality (Amritam). Overall, Attain reflects a central theme in these philosophies, emphasizing the importance of spiritual achievement and the journey toward ultimate realization.1

Synonyms: Gain

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Hindu concept of 'Attain'

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In Hinduism, "Attain" signifies achieving a desired spiritual state, reaching the Supreme Lord's abode, and ultimately becoming one with deities or attaining immortality (Amritam), encompassing both physical and spiritual journeys.

Significance of Attains in Vaishnavism (Vaishava dharma):

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From: Garga Samhita (English)

(1) To successfully reach a goal or destination; in this context, it means achieving spiritual liberation and union with the divine.^[1] (2) The act of achieving or reaching a particular spiritual or religious goal.^[2] (3) To reach or arrive at a state of being or understanding, especially in a spiritual context.^[3] (4) To achieve or reach a certain state, such as purity.^[4] (5) To successfully achieve or reach a desired spiritual state or result.^[5]

Vaishnava or vaishnavism (vaishnavism) represents a tradition of Hinduism worshipping Vishnu as the supreme Lord. Similar to the Shaktism and Shaivism traditions, Vaishnavism also developed as an individual movement, famous for its exposition of the dashavatara (‘ten avatars of Vishnu’).

Significance of Attains in Vedanta (school of philosophy):

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From: Ishavasya Upanishad with Shankara Bhashya (Sitarama)

(1) To reach or achieve something, specifically regarding the concept of becoming one with the deities or immortality (Amritam).^[6]

Vedanta refers to a school of orthodox Hindu philosophy (astika), drawing its subject-matter from the Upanishads. There are a number of sub-schools of Vedanta, however all of them expound on the basic teaching of the ultimate reality (brahman) and liberation (moksha) of the individual soul (atman).

Plural form: Attains.

Last Updated: 22 October, 2024