Chapter 45 outlines a clear path for a blessed seeker of liberation. Such a person must practice discrimination between the eternal and the transient, renounce the fruits of enjoyment in this world and the next, and achieve the six-fold virtues, including calmness and self-control. Critically, the text advises the seeker to give up hope in others and instead maintain strong self-confidence and personal responsibility, girding up their own loins for the journey. This self-reliant and discerning approach is presented as the only way to successfully achieve the ultimate spiritual goal.
What qualities and mindset must a spiritual seeker cultivate to attain liberation, according to this passage?
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