Significance of Highest god
The Highest god in various religious contexts signifies the supreme deity with ultimate authority and power. In Hinduism, the Highest god often refers to Brahman, Vishnu, or Narayana, who embody creation, preservation, and destruction. Jainism recognizes the Highest god as exalted deities achieving spiritual realms through practice. According to Purana, the Highest god signifies Vishnu's supremacy as a protective force. In Vedanta, the Highest god represents the perfect unity of existence, while Theravada alludes to elevated divine beings in the spiritual hierarchy.
Synonyms: Supreme deity, Supreme being, Creator, Omnipotent one, Divine being, Godhead, Ultimate reality, Chief deity, Leading deity.
In Dutch: Hoogste god; In German: Höchster Gott; In Finnish: Ylin jumala; In Spanish: Dios supremo
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Buddhist concept of 'Highest god'
In Buddhism, the "Highest god" signifies the most elevated divine beings linked to the ultimate spiritual attainment, representing supreme spiritual entities within the highest realms of existence, embodying the pinnacle of enlightenment.
From: Visuddhimagga (the pah of purification)
(1) A reference to the most elevated divine beings, associating with the attainment of the highest spiritual state.[1]
From: Dhammapada (Illustrated)
(1) The supreme spiritual beings in the hierarchy of existences who reside in the highest realms.[2]
Hindu concept of 'Highest god'
The Highest God in Hinduism is interpreted as Narayana-Brahman, the ultimate source and supreme deity embodying creation, preservation, and destruction, recognized for divine attributes, totality of existence, and revered alongside Vishnu in various contexts.
From: Padma Purana
(1) Refers to Vishnu, the supreme deity being worshipped by the gods.[3] (2) The supreme deity in Hindu belief, regarded as the creator and sustainer of the universe.[4] (3) Refers to Vishnu, who is revered as the foremost deity in the existence and is sought for protection and blessings.[5] (4) An acknowledgment of Vishnu's supreme status among deities within Hinduism.[6] (5) The highest god refers to Narayana-Brahman, the ultimate source of the universe, embodying divine attributes and creator of all that exists.[7]
From: Devi Bhagavata Purana
(1) This term signifies the supreme deity, embodying ultimate power and authority over all existence.[8] (2) The ultimate divine being that encompasses creation, preservation, and destruction, shaping the existence of the world through time.[9]
From: Bhagavata Purana
(1) Refers to the ultimate divine being who is the creator of all beings, encapsulating both the universal and cosmic spirits.[10]
From: Brihaddharma Purana (abridged)
(1) Daksha's refusal to accept Siva as the ultimate deity, despite Dadhichi's suggestions.[11]
From: Kena upanishad (Madhva commentary)
(1) Denotes the supreme deity in Hindu belief, which embodies the perfect unity of existence, knowledge, and bliss.[12]
From: Satapatha-brahmana
(1) Refers to the Brahman, who is considered the highest among the gods, as per the decrees of the gods.[13]
Jain concept of 'Highest god'
In Jainism, the Highest God signifies the ultimate spiritual achievement reached by Advanced souls like Acala and Anka, exalted deities in upper realms, and superior beings within the esteemed anuttara vimanas.
From: Trishashti Shalaka Purusha Caritra
(1) The ultimate spiritual status attained by Acala and Anka after becoming mendicants under Acarya Samudra.[14] (2) The most exalted deities who manage to reach the upper realms such as Graiveyakas through successful spiritual practice.[15]
From: Bhagavati-sutra (Viyaha-pannatti)
(1) The superior beings that exist within the anuttara vimanas, the most esteemed realm for souls.[16]