For a follower of Vishishtadvaita, the ultimate goal is moksha, liberation from the cycle of birth and death, understood as eternal, blissful communion with the Supreme Reality, Brahman, identified with Vishnu or Narayana. This liberation is not a dissolution of individuality, but a state in which the soul abides forever in the presence of the Lord, often described as residence in Vaikuntha, the divine abode. There, the soul enjoys unceasing bliss and freedom from suffering, grounded in full realization of its dependence on the Supreme Being. The liberated state is marked by infinite knowledge and joy, yet without the loss of personal identity.

The path to this goal is characterized by loving devotion (bhakti) and complete surrender (prapatti) to Vishnu/Narayana. In attaining moksha, the soul realizes itself as inseparably related to Brahman, comparable to a wave that is distinct yet never apart from the ocean. This realization does not erase distinction but perfects it, allowing the soul to stand in an eternal relationship of loving service to the Divine. The soul thus attains a form of similarity with Brahman while remaining a distinct conscious being.

In that liberated condition, the soul’s highest fulfillment is described as eternal, blissful service (dāsya, kainkarya) to the Supreme Reality. This service is not experienced as obligation but as the natural expression of the soul’s true nature once ignorance and bondage have fallen away. The unity realized is therefore a unity-with-distinction: the soul is united with Brahman in love and knowledge, yet never becomes identical in every respect. The ultimate goal, then, is an everlasting life of conscious, devoted communion with Vishnu/Narayana, where individuality is preserved and perfected in ceaseless, joyous service.