Dedication Ritual Doubt ..

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I think its a little late to ask this now because i already am at day 14 in the 40 days program ... But i ask this just in case : When i did my dedication ritual , i actually burnt the paper BEFORE reciting it aloud or in my head ... i was too anxious ? .. don't know but i had at the moment forgot to recit it before burning it .. so .. does it still count ? ( i recited it aloud after burning it ... )