The Essence of Tantra

In the eleventh it has been decidedly shown that the benevolence of Parama Shiva the Supreme Lord Shiva is necessary for one to become worthy of initiation, which is another way for attainment of Mōksha liberation by means of knowledge of the Highest Reality.

The twelfth deals with the ordinances of bathing, so to speak, in divine waters, as preliminary requisites of initiation.

The thirteenth ascertains means as to the test of efficiency of a certain disciple, termed "Samayī" one who follows the preliminary rules, for initiation as also of "Dīkshā Yajña" initiation sacrifice or rites connected therewith.

The fourteenth likewise subjects to examination another disciple by name "Putrak" son/initiated disciple and prescribes the various courses of initiation which he must go through as a preliminary measure.

The fifteenth contains the "Samut Kramaṇa Dīkshā" initiation for the transition/death, or initiation by his descendants, for one about to die but desirous of being initiated by grace of the Lord.

The sixteenth shows the way of initiation for him who is dead or missing in another country. Such initiation can alone be made by the special grace of his guru spiritual teacher or preceptor.

The seventeenth enjoins how a man of another religious denomination can, if he so desire, be initiated in Shaivaism the path of Shiva after being freed from his former belief.

The eighteenth formulates the way in which an initiate can obtain the position of a guru.

The nineteenth ordains re-initiation for one already initiated but having apostatised under circumstances beyond his control, as also initiation, on his death, for the other who may be desirous of obtaining this end but may die before accomplishment of his heartfelt desire.