Literature Reference: 先王之耀德，观兵于陈。——《左传·宣公十二年》 The former kings displayed virtue and inspected their troops at Chen. Source from 'Zuo Zhuan'.
先: Formerly. Previously. Originally. Pioneer. What comes before in time or sequence, in contrast to "later."
耀: Originally signifying illumination, it extends to symbolize brilliance and luminosity.
Meaning: Shining first, symbolizing a pioneer who illuminates all directions.