Compare: 霊 vs 霊

彼(かれ)はひざをついて故人の霊(れい)に祈りを捧げた。

He got down on his knees and prayed for the souls of the deceased.

天皇は亡くなった方(かたがた)々の霊(れい)に祈りを捧げた。

The Emperor prayed for the souls of the deceased.