Recently I've started exploring the basics of Buddhism and I've got a question that bothers me a lot.
The purpose of every soul is to end the cycle of reincarnating and obtain nirvana through mediation or other means. If one accomplishes that and stops the eternal cycle of reincarnating, he becomes totally free. Overall, Buddha always tried to avoid the question of what nirvana truly was and rather wanted to help people to achieve it placing it as the main goal of every soul.
However, what if my ultimate goal isn't the immortality of my soul, but the immortality of my personality? What if the only thing I want is to be remembered for centuries and become a historical figure? What if I am not afraid of staying in the cycle?
It's similar to the case of, let's say, Alexander the Great. He was known as one of the most powerful kings in the world and he is still the matter of continuous study. His name is immortal, therefore.