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## Forty-First Chapter
Then the wise one spoke to the twice-born, "There are forty-eight *Deekshaanvaya Kriyaas* which lead to liberation. Listen, O twice-born, I will speak of the actions that lead to liberation, those suitable for the initiated, from the time of their descent to their liberation."
"The initiation is of two types, *Mahavrat* and *Anuvrat*, and so are the vows. *Mahavrat* is the complete renunciation of all sins like violence, etc., while *Anuvrat* is the renunciation of gross sins like violence, etc."
"The attitude of a person who is ready to take initiation is called *Deeksha*, and the actions related to that initiation are called *Deekshaanvaya Kriyaas*."
"The number of these *Deekshaanvaya Kriyaas* has been previously established as forty-eight. Now, the characteristics of these actions will be described."
"The first *Deekshaanvaya Kriya* is called *Aavataar*. This is performed when a *Bhavya* (soul destined for liberation) who is tainted by *Mithyatva* (false belief) is ready to embrace the right path."
"He, being wise, approaches a wise and virtuous *Muni* (ascetic) or a householder teacher and asks, "O wise ones, please tell me the true Dharma (righteousness) without any flaws. The beliefs of others seem to me to be flawed."
"Even the scriptures, which are considered authoritative in the performance of actions, are not able to withstand scrutiny. They are flawed and created by wicked people."