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## Chapter Twelve: The Five Stages of the Path, Including the Acquisition of the Right Faith, etc.
**The Code of Conduct for the Four Asramas**
Thus, the Dharma, as spoken by the Munis, is the means to liberation. In this treatise, I have briefly described the code of conduct for the four Asramas. (121)
**The Five Stages of the Path**
In this twelfth chapter, the different aspects of Dharma, which lead to the fruit of liberation and happiness, have been described. These are: the acquisition of the right faith, family life, householdership, peace of mind, renunciation of the household, and initiation. Those who are blessed and perform these actions are worshipped by the gods and kings. (122)
The saints preach Dharma. Blessed are those who follow their teachings. They are worshipped by the gods and kings. Somaseṇa Sūri desires their virtues. (123)
Thus ends the twelfth chapter of the Dharma-Rasika-Śāstra, composed by Bhatṭāraka Śrī Somaseṇa, which deals with the description of the five stages of the path, including the acquisition of the right faith, etc. (124)