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What does it mean?
A warrior must correct and purify their inner spirit as the highest purpose of human life.
In plain terms
Fix your spirit to make it perfect because it is the most important thing you can do.
What can you take from it?
Prioritize spiritual perfection above all other life tasks.

Where it applies

  • personal reflection
  • spiritual practice
  • life planning

Putting it to work

  • self audit
  • meditation
  • value alignment

Questions to consider

  • What does a perfect spirit look like to you?
  • Is perfection the only worthy goal?

Another view

Perfection may be an unattainable ideal for most people.

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