A Vaiśya seeking to be initiated into the service of the Lord begins by taking an udumbara stick in his right hand to clean his teeth. With humility, he touches his knees to the ground and recites a sacred mantra, declaring, "I, a Vaiśya, have come to you, having given up all Vaiśya duties and associations." By uttering these words, he dedicates himself fully to the service of the Lord, renouncing the traditional occupations of agriculture, cattle-rearing, and trade, both buying and selling. He offers salutations to the gods and the devotees of the Lord, standing before them with reverence. This, it is said, is the method of initiation for Vaiśyas who choose to follow the path of devotion. Then, turning to the initiation for Śūdras, the Lord addresses the noble lady, declaring that he will now explain the process for Śūdras who are devoted to him. For a Śūdra desiring initiation, the prescribed rites should be performed without delay. The candidate is anointed, the consecration reaching up to eight hands' length, and then he is led forward. He is given a Vaiṣṇava staff and a blue garment to signify his new devotion. Having sought refuge in the Lord alone, he recites the appropriate mantra, renouncing all distinctions of edible and inedible, and giving up the duties traditionally assigned to Śūdras. Freed from all sins, restored to awareness, and devoid of worldly desires, he dedicates himself to pleasing his guru, and recites the following 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, the initiate performs circumambulation at the sacred spot, and then worships with fragrant offerings and garlands. Such is the initiation for Śūdras, and thus is the procedure to be followed. The Lord then turns to Vasundharā, the Earth goddess, and says, "I shall declare something further; listen attentively." For a Brāhmaṇa, he prescribes a white umbrella as a symbol; for a Kṣatriya, a red one. At this time, Sūta recounts, Varāha bowed to the earth and spoke once more. The Earth, in her devotion, inquires, "What should be done by your followers who have been initiated?" As her words are heard, a great sound like thunder from clouds and drums fills the air. Śrī Varāha responds, "I am to be contemplated everywhere, but secretly, in the presence of the assembly." Hearing these words of Nārāyaṇa, the Earth, steadfast in her vows, pure and foremost among devotees, remains ever engaged in actions pleasing to him. Folding her hands in reverence, she addresses Nārāyaṇa: "Absorbed in thought of you, O Mādhava, what should be done here? By whom should you, who are beyond thought and transcend mortals, be contemplated?" The Lord, the Primal One born of the Unmanifest, replies, "By whatever means you contemplate me, devoted to my actions, this is called the 'Secret Assembly' initiation, arising from the seed of the rite. One who is pure and initiated, firmly resolved in my service, and who becomes a devotee by receiving this Secret Assembly initiation, has no other duty—this initiation yields the greatest fruit. This initiation is called Āsurī, by which righteousness is established. He who contemplates me in the secret assembly is the best among the wise. I will explain the method of receiving it, as it is given to a disciple." The Lord concludes, "This initiation is to be performed in the month of Kaumuda, or in Mārgaśīrṣa, or even in the month of Vaiśākha, on the twelfth day of the bright fortnight.