Significance of Highest achievement

The Purana identifies the Highest achievement as the ultimate goal of human existence, which is to remember Narayana at the end of life. This concept emphasizes the importance of maintaining a connection with Narayana, suggesting that this remembrance is crucial for spiritual fulfillment and a successful transition into the afterlife. Ultimately, achieving this state signifies the culmination of one's journey in life according to the teachings of the Purana.1
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Synonyms: Supreme attainment, Ultimate achievement, Crowning glory, Pinnacle, Ultimate success

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Hindu concept of 'Highest achievement'

Hinduism Books

In Hinduism, the highest achievement is the ultimate goal of human existence, which involves remembering Narayana at the end of life, signifying spiritual fulfillment and union with the divine.

Significance in Vedanta (school of philosophy):
Vedanta Books

From: Bhagavatpadabhyudaya by Lakshmana Suri (study)

(1) The most significant accomplishments of the human spirit, as embraced by culture.[1]

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).

Significance in Purana and Itihasa (epic history):
Purana Books

From: Bhagavata Purana

(1) The ultimate goal of human existence, which is to remember Narayana at the end of life.[2]

The Purana refers to Sanskrit literature preserving ancient India’s vast cultural history, including historical legends, religious ceremonies, various arts and sciences. The eighteen mahapuranas total over 400,000 shlokas (metrical couplets) and date to at least several centuries BCE.

Plural form: Highest achievements.