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What does it mean?
Impurity is described as a temporary covering hiding an already perfect and strong true nature.
In plain terms
Your true self is perfect; impurity just hides it.
What can you take from it?
Focus on uncovering inherent strengths rather than fixing perceived flaws.

Where it applies

  • therapy
  • spiritual practice
  • self-reflection

Putting it to work

  • meditation
  • journaling
  • mindfulness

Questions to consider

  • What masks your true nature?
  • How do you reveal inner strength?

Another view

This view might ignore the need for tangible behavioral change.

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