What was the big mistake of King Ravana?

 

1. The biggest mistake of Ravana is not obtaining Brahmastra from its presiding deity Brahma. He obtained the boon of invincibility to all the creatures from Brahma but did not possess the powerful weapon of the deity which cost him his life in the final battle against Lord Rama.
2. Indrajit was the only warrior of Lanka who knew the knowledge of Brahmastra. Inspite of being aware of this fact always, Ravana did not learn the knowledge of Brahmastra from his son Indrajit.
3. Ravana touched a princess named Vedavati against her will. On being molested by him, Vedavati entered the fire and promised to return as Sita in her next birth to bring about his destruction. Thus Ravana ordained the means of his own death by touching an innocent princess against her will.
4. Ravana desired to have intercourse with an apsara named Rambha against her will in a grove close to Indra loka. Rambha's husband Nalakubara cursed that Ravana's head would burst into one hundred fragments if he dared to touch a woman against her will in the future.
5. Ravana took his opponents too lightly and was thus defeated by warriors who were superior to him in strength, namely Vali and Kartavirya Arjuna.
6. Ravana insulted Lord Shiva's gatekeeper Nandi by mocking his physical appearance. Nandi imposed a curse that Ravana’s golden city of Lanka would be destroyed one day by malformed creatures. Thus Ravana ordained the destruction of Lanka due to his terrible mistake of mocking Nandi's physical appearance.
7. Ravana sent his general Prahasta on the very first day of the war against Lord Rama. Prahasta was killed on that day itself by Nila. It was a mistake of Ravana to send the general of his army to battle on the very first day. His army lost morale on seeing the general getting killed by Nila on the very first day.
8. Ravana did not send Indrajit and Kumbhakarna armed together in the battlefield. The two would have decimated Lord Rama’s army within a short period of time.
9. Ravana did not pay attention to his brother Kumbhakarna. He simply laughed off when Kumbhakarna told him that Lord Rama was the incarnation of primordal Lord Vishnu (sustainer of the universe).
10. Ravana was very well aware that Vibhishana would reveal the secrets of Lanka’s warriors to Lord Rama. He should have the discerned that Vibhishana would reveal the secret of Indrajit’s occult illusion to Lord Rama and Laxmana. He should have taken appropriate measures to prevent Vibhishana and Laxmana from reaching Nikumbhila sanctuary for the purpose of killing Indrajit in a battle.

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What's the biggest mistake that stock market investors make?

 One of the biggest mistakes stock market investors make is letting emotions control their decisions. Emotional investing often leads to panic selling during market dips and reckless buying during bull runs — both of which can derail long-term wealth creation.

Here are a few common emotional and strategic mistakes that investors often fall prey to:

1. Trying to Time the Market

Investors often think they can buy low and sell high, but even professionals rarely time the market perfectly. A study by JP Morgan showed that missing the 10 best days in the market over 20 years can reduce your returns by over 50%.
The market rewards patience, not prediction.

2. Investing Without a Clear Plan

Many people invest without understanding their goals, risk appetite, or time horizon. They end up reacting to short-term news or social media hype, which causes inconsistency in their portfolio performance.

3. Neglecting Risk Management

A lack of diversification, no stop-loss mechanism, and overexposure to one stock or sector are classic examples. Risk should be calculated and controlled — not ignored.

4. Following the Herd (FOMO)

Fear of Missing Out (FOMO) drives many to chase hot stocks or IPOs without research. This leads to buying high and panic-selling when things go south.
Warren Buffett famously said, "Be fearful when others are greedy, and greedy when others are fearful."

5. Lack of Research

Investing based on WhatsApp tips, Twitter threads, or YouTube videos — without checking financial statements, company fundamentals, or valuations — is more like gambling than investing.
In contrast, successful investors focus on:

• Financial statements
• Growth forecasts
• Ratio analysis
• Price trends and technical indicators
• Industry and macroeconomic trends

6. Impatience

Markets reward those who stay invested over time. But many investors sell too soon, especially after modest gains. The magic of compounding only works when you give your investments time to grow.

Final Thought:

The stock market is a powerful tool for wealth creation — but only for those who treat it with discipline, patience, and respect. The biggest mistake investors make is not understanding that investing is a marathon, not a sprint. Letting emotions dictate your decisions, chasing tips, or expecting overnight success will only lead to disappointment..

Investing isn’t about luck — it’s about making informed decisions consistently over time.

Thank you for reading. invest wisely and trade smart…. !!