8.The River Spirit: Cleansing the Hidden Self

One of the most spiritually rich moments is when the River Spirit arrives—dirty, polluted, unrecognizable.

Chihiro helps cleanse him, and he reveals his true form: a powerful river spirit.

Sometimes, we don’t see the beauty in others—or ourselves—until we clear away the ego, pain, and attachments.

"Purification is a path to clarity and truth".