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Failure: Understanding, Coping, and Rising Again

  यदृच्छालाभसंतुष्टो द्वन्द्वातीतो विमत्सरः। समः सिद्धावसिद्धौ च कृत्वापि न निबध्यते He who is satisfied with gain which comes of its own accord, who is free from duality and does not envy, who is indifferent in both success & Failure, is never entangled ( bandan of karma), although performing actions Failure is a word that can invoke fear and disappointment, but it is also a powerful teacher and a catalyst for growth. Throughout history, failure has shaped many of the world’s greatest achievements. In India, stories of failure and subsequent success are woven into the fabric of our culture, from the world of business and sports to the battlefield and historical events. This blog will explore what failure means, why it happens, how to detect it early, its mental and emotional effects, and ways to bounce back—drawing from Indian history, business, sports, and military examples.   What is Failure? Failure is the inability to meet a desired goal or standard, whether personal or societ