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Śrī Matre Namaḥ, Śrī Gurubhyo Namaḥ
The Sacred Vāc is not included in the 40-day requirement. However, because the alphabet is the building block to mantras, it's essential for students to study it diligently and know it cold. This includes memorizing the alphabet, understanding the chakras, and being able to map the alphabet onto the chakras in the body. During this period, students may recite Saraswati mantras from the manual as often as desired to seek the grace of Devi in learning and memorizing the material.
The start date for this course is flexible. You may choose to begin on an auspicious day or on any day that suits you.