Cambodian troops, before going into battle, line up in groups to temples to burn incense and pray for the protection of the Buddha. The senior monks inside the Buddhist temples will also go around, sprinkling holy water on the Cambodian military personnel, hoping to bring them more good luck. Because as long as one is on the battlefield, who survives and who dies is all left to fate. You don't know which shell might suddenly explode beside you.
Neither do you know which bullet might suddenly hit your body. In such unpredictable wars, relying on deities to protect oneself gives a greater psychological comfort, allowing one to fight boldly and fearlessly.
Although these Cambodian soldiers know that it's not very useful, for the sake of psychological comfort, burning incense and praying at the temple is the only way. You can't expect mercy from the enemy; you can only hope for good fortune and be protected by the Buddha, eventually surviving.
Although this method of prayer may seem feudal, it is effective. No matter what, it allows these soldiers to genuinely fight at the front lines. Knowing it may not be useful, but having some psychological comfort is much better than doing nothing. Only by obtaining sufficient comfort can one bravely move forward.
The Cambodian army is currently at a disadvantage, hence the increased prayers for more blessings from the Buddha. However, the Cambodian army has not yet collapsed; they are still fighting with all their might and have not reached the point of truth yet.
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