He that will learn to pray, let him go to sea

What is the meaning of the idiom:
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Are there multiple interpretations to it also?

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  • Ramani Aswath
    Ramani Aswath
    It is possible that in the 16th century when this was written ships were sailing ones without power and at the mercy of the winds. One had to be intrepid to undertake a sea voyage. Hence the need to invoke God's help.
  • pratap singh, upendra
    pratap singh, upendra
    A.V.Ramani
    It is possible that in the 16th century when this was written ships were sailing ones without power and at the mercy of the winds. One had to be intrepid to undertake a sea voyage. Hence the need to invoke God's help.
    does it mean that those who are overconfident , should be sent to the sea (real life) so that they can face the real challenges in life. Actually that is what I can figure out from your explanation. Am I right?
  • Ramani Aswath
    Ramani Aswath
    proffy
    Am I right?
    Not quite that. What I meant was that sea faring was a dangerous activity and hence the need for prayer. The author seems by implication to be warning people embarking on any dangerous activity.
  • pratap singh, upendra
    pratap singh, upendra
    A.V.Ramani
    Not quite that. What I meant was that sea faring was a dangerous activity and hence the need for prayer. The author seems by implication to be warning people embarking on any dangerous activity.
    thanks.... it got it

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