For maximum results, all that we learn in private, we keep private. Teacher must wait for student's assent before continuing. Teacher rises, stands in front of altar, and indicates where student should stand. Teacher offers one of student's flowers back to student. This is a picture of Guru Dev, His Divinity Swami Brahmananda Saraswati, Maharishi's Master, from whom we have this meditation.
Teacher performs puja.
The teacher ceases repeating the mantra, indicating with hand motions that the student should continue. The teacher waits for the student to repeat the mantra 3 or 4 times on his own, then motions him to sit in the provided chair. Wait for him to open the eyes. Mental repetition is not a clear pronunciation, it's a faint idea. And if at any time you seem to be forgetting the mantra, don't try to hold on.