Significance of Aim
Synonyms: Goal, Objective, Purpose, Intention, Aspiration, Design, Plan, Ambition, Desire.
In Dutch: Doel; In Finnish: Tavoite
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Hindu concept of 'Aim'
Aim in Hinduism signifies the ultimate goal of life, emphasizing spiritual realization and enlightenment as the core purpose of one's existence and practices within the faith.
From: Thirty minor Upanishads
(1) The ultimate goal or purpose of life and spiritual practice, often associated with realization or enlightenment.[1]
From: Brahma Sutras (Shankaracharya)
(1) This refers to the purpose or intention of the text, and it is to declare that Brahman is the universal Self.[2]
The concept of Aim in local and regional sources
Aim encompasses the ultimate goals of existence, as highlighted in the Atman concept, the interpretative role of Ramakrishna Paramahamsa in Vedic texts, and the pursuit of divine vision, prioritizing transformative human development over mere academic knowledge.
From: The Complete Works of Swami Vivekananda
(1) The purpose of the institution, which is to make men, which is more important than mere book-learning or meditation.[3] (2) This is the aim and goal of all human life, which is seeing God.[4] (3) The aim of the Vedas is something that Ramakrishna Paramahamsa is the living commentary to, and this emphasizes his role in interpreting religious texts.[5] (4) This refers to the Atman, the ultimate goal of all things, representing the essence and purpose of existence.[6]