In the sacred discourse of the Varāha Purāṇa, the procedure for the initiation of a brāhmaṇa upon the earth is first revealed. This initiation, as described in the scripture, establishes the method by which one is to be consecrated as a brāhmaṇa, and it is clearly declared that this very procedure is to be followed, O Earth. Having thus completed the subject of brāhmaṇa initiation, the chapter concludes, marking the end of the one hundred and twenty-seventh section, aptly named “The Sūtra on Brāhmaṇa Initiation.” The narrative then continues with the next rite. The Lord addresses the Earth, saying, “Now, I shall explain the ritual involving the mirror, collyrium, and girdle for the initiation of a kṣatriya. Listen attentively, O Earth.” The Lord instructs that the initiation of a kṣatriya should be performed with the same mantra used previously. All the necessary items, as described before, are to be brought together for the rite, with one exception: a palāśa stick should not be used as the staff during this initiation. Instead, an aśvattha stick is to be chosen as the staff. The Lord emphasizes that everything previously spoken must be observed, as well as what has now been declared. Then, the initiate is to take hold of the Lord’s feet and recite this mantra: “O Viṣṇu, all weapons have been renounced, all kṣatriya duties have been abandoned.” Having spoken these words, the kṣatriya remains by the Lord’s side, and recites again: “O god of gods, I do not touch weapons, nor do I utter slander, O Lord.” After these declarations, the initiate is to worship everything present, and then offer food on the ground as instructed before. Such, O goddess, is the initiation for a kṣatriya—a rite that brings liberation from worldly existence. The Lord then turns to the initiation for a vaiśya, inviting the listener to hear the truth of this practice. The vaiśya, having set aside all his traditional duties, becomes devoted to the Lord’s service. All that was previously spoken is to be assembled for this rite. The place is first to be smeared with cow dung, just as before. The initiate takes an udumbara stick for cleaning his teeth and holds it in his right hand. Kneeling and touching the ground, he recites this mantra: “I, a vaiśya, have come to you, having given up all vaiśya duties and associations.” With this, he too becomes devoted to the Lord’s service, abandoning agriculture, cattle-rearing, and all forms of trade, both buying and selling. He offers salutations to the gods and to the Bhagavatas present before him. Thus is the initiation prescribed for vaiśyas who follow the Lord’s path. Next, the Lord declares the procedure for the initiation of a śūdra who is devoted to him. For a śūdra desiring initiation, these rites are to be performed swiftly. The initiate is anointed up to a length of eight hands and then led forward. He is given a Vaiṣṇava staff and a blue garment. Seeking refuge in the Lord alone, he recites the prescribed mantra. He abandons all that is edible and inedible, as well as all duties of a śūdra. Freed from all sins, restored to awareness, and devoid of desire, he seeks only to please his guru and recites this mantra: “By the grace of Viṣṇu, I perform this act for liberation from worldly existence, as before, having obtained the secret from the gracious one; be pleased.” After clearly reciting this mantra, he circumambulates the sacred space, then performs worship with fragrance and garlands. Such is the initiation for śūdras, and thus the procedure is established. Having thus explained the initiations for all four varṇas—brāhmaṇa, kṣatriya, vaiśya, and śūdra—the Lord prepares to reveal yet another sacred teaching, inviting the Earth, Vasundharā, to listen further.