First Initiation
The key lesson of the first initiation has to do with mastery of the physical plane/body and vehicle.
Control over the physical body must have reached a high level.
The sins preoccupations of the flesh must be dominated.
Gluttony, drink and licentiousness must no longer control the disciple.
A certain structure of right soulful living has been attained.
Very little soul control other than this need be evidenced when the first initiation is taken.