Before each convoy run, he assembles his men for a few moments of silent prayer.

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You can read their silent prayer: Dear God, send away the clowns.

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The couple stood in silent prayer before the casket.

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Many are worldly people turned ascetics eking out spartan lives as kalpavasis (those who spend their days in silent prayer) at the ongoing Kumbh Mela, the biggest religious gathering in the world.

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He has applied the brake, he has swung the wheel to the side, he has offered up a silent prayer, but it is too soon to see whether he has done these things in time.

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