Within the philosophical vision of Vishishtadvaita Vedanta articulated by Ramanuja, moksha is conceived as the soul’s ultimate liberation from the cycle of birth and death—a state characterized by eternal bliss and communion with the Supreme Reality, Vishnu or Narayana. This liberation is not an annihilation of individuality, nor a complete merging with Brahman; rather, the soul (jiva) realizes its true nature as an inseparable attribute of Brahman, eternally distinct yet wholly dependent. The soul, freed from the bonds of karma and material limitations, attains a purified existence in which it enjoys perpetual consciousness and participates in divine qualities, save for the cosmic functions of creation, preservation, and destruction.

The path to moksha in this tradition is illuminated by the practice of unwavering devotion (bhakti) and complete surrender (prapatti) to Vishnu. While knowledge (jnana) and selfless action (karma) serve as important aids, it is the soul’s loving devotion and the grace (prasada) of the Supreme that are deemed essential for liberation. Through these means, the individual soul cultivates an awareness of its eternal, blissful, and subservient relationship with Brahman, experiencing the Lord’s divine qualities in a state of loving communion.

In the liberated state, the soul retains its distinct identity, experiencing unending joy in the presence of the Divine and engaging in eternal service. This vision of moksha is thus one of qualified non-dualism: unity with Brahman is realized in the context of enduring distinction, where the soul’s individuality is not lost but rather fulfilled in its harmonious relationship with the Supreme. The soul, now free from suffering and limitation, abides in the divine abode, partaking in the bliss of Brahman and enjoying a relationship of loving devotion that endures beyond all temporal constraints.