TED-Ed: The Japanese folktale of the selfish scholar | Iseult Gillespie

A scholar, seeking spiritual purity, embarks on a pilgrimage to the Hie shrine. He avoids defilement and discovers the spirit world. However, his compassion leads him to help a grieving woman, risking defilement. A medium reveals that contamination and corruption are different, transforming his understanding. He continues his journey, helping others and embracing the spirit world.

How did the scholar's perspective on kegare change after his encounter with the medium?

In what ways did the scholar's journey evolve after he decided to help others?