As a result, he chose to become an ascetic, and received initiation into monkhood with the name Sadhu Gnãnjivandasji.

Those receiving initiation have to give their assent as to whether they are willing to abide by the rules and obligations.

The existence of the third and fourth gates is mostly theoretical, though some older Alevis have apparently received initiation into the third.

Hassan received initiation and very rigorous spiritual training under Salih.

She received initiation into spiritual life in 1941 from Swami Virajananda.

Bhattacharya fulfilled this condition and received initiation from Lahiri Mahasaya.

He received initiation from Swami Vijnanananda.

He received initiation into the tantra of Chakrasamvara.

In 1985, he travelled to India to receive religious initiation, then returned to Tibet to join a monastery the following year.

And as there are only four Sabats a year, that is why a neophyte sometimes has to wait quite a long time before receiving initiation.