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Five major initiations required for full liberation (the so-called "Liberation from the Wheel of Rebirth") and five further initiations that relate to more cosmic levels of spiritual service and attainment.

Here is a summarized description of Initiations 1–10.

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Initiation 1: The Birth (of the Christ in the Heart)

Also called: The Birth Initiation

Key theme: Soul awareness begins to dominate the personality.

Symbol: Birth of the Christ in the cave (Bethlehem analogy).

Result: The person becomes consciously aligned with the soul (higher self) for the first time. The soul takes control over the personality life.

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Initiation 2: The Baptism (Purification)

Key theme: Emotional purification and control of desire.

Symbol: Baptism in the Jordan River.

Result: Mastery over the astral/emotional body. Increased service and alignment with the spiritual path. This is the mark of the accepted disciple.

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Initiation 3: The Transfiguration

Key theme: The mind is fully integrated with soul; the personality is a willing instrument.

Symbol: The Transfiguration of Christ on the mount.

Result: Full control over the mental body. The soul's light shines through the purified personality. Entry into the Spiritual Hierarchy.

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Initiation 4: The Renunciation (Crucifixion)

Also called: The Great Renunciation

Key theme: Renunciation of all attachments—even to the soul.

Symbol: The Crucifixion.

Result: Total relinquishment of personal will in favor of Divine Will. Known as the Arhat level in Eastern systems. This is liberation from the cycle of rebirth (moksha/nirvana).

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Initiation 5: The Revelation (Resurrection)

Key theme: Revelation of the Divine Plan; full conscious cooperation with the Will of God.

Symbol: The Resurrection.

Result: Becomes a Master of Wisdom, able to function freely on all planes. Fully liberated from karmic necessity. Enters the Kingdom of God as a conscious co-creator.

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Initiation 6: The Decision

Key theme: Choice of one of the Seven Cosmic Paths.

Result: The initiate chooses a path of higher cosmic evolution beyond Earth. Often withdraws from outer service in preparation. Called a Chohan.

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Initiation 7: The Resurrection or Ascension

Key theme: Full mastery of the monadic life (spiritual will).

Result: Full expression of the Monad (the divine spark). This initiate may now take roles such as Planetary Logos apprentice or cosmic service agent.

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Initiation 8: The Transition

Key theme: Transition into truly cosmic consciousness.

Result: The initiate is no longer a "human" in any sense, but a cosmic being with planetary or solar-level functions. May become a member of the Council of Shamballa.

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Initiation 9: The Refusal

Key theme: Refusal to pass into even higher states in order to stay and serve evolution (akin to the Bodhisattva vow).

Result: This initiate may be of the rank of Bodhisattva, Kumaras, or one who has chosen sacrifice for planetary service.

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Initiation 10: The Great Choice

Key theme: Final liberation from all limitation.

Result: Total union with divine purpose, functioning at levels we cannot comprehend. These beings may become Planetary Logoi, Solar Angels, or enter higher cosmic service.

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The first three initiations are connected with human development.

The fourth marks a great turning point—liberation from the need for rebirth.

Initiations 5–10 are generally regarded as post-human or "superhuman" stages of evolution.

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In my experience, Initiation 2 is Soul Merger at the heart/third eye. Experience of the Soul. Soul is the guide. Service begins.

Initiation 3 is Monadic Merger at the crown/third eye. Soul is no longer the middle guide at Initiation 3. Soul embodiment happens. Transfiguration. Monad is now the guide. Service expands.

Initiation 4 is when Soul merges with Monad and therefore Personality is At One with the Monad (At-One-Ment). Initiations 2-4 require a period of expanding service for the highest good.

Initiation 5 is Planetary Service like dharma.