Across many traditions, 40 days is considered a sacred period for purification, reflection, and lasting transformation. It is believed to be the minimum time required to break old habits, form new, positive patterns, and achieve significant spiritual growth.

Integration: As Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar often explains, doing a practice for one mandala helps you move past initial distractions and resistance ("Guru Mandala") to reach the center of your being, leading to inner harmony, clarity, and a real shift in energy.