What are the initial steps one must take to begin the journey towards liberation, according to Baba's teachings?

According to the teachings described in Chapter 17, the journey toward liberation begins with a fundamental shift away from worldly attachments. The first step is to become free from all desires. Following this, one must completely surrender to the Sadguru, approaching this relationship with firm faith. The text emphasizes that only a person endowed with these qualities is considered eligible to pursue the science of the Self. This path requires abandoning the difficult road of enjoying external objects and instead preparing for the inner journey.