When we hear the story of Ravana, most people think of him as the villain of the Ramayana. But if you look closely, Ravana was far more complex than just a negative character. He was intelligent, knowledgeable, and deeply devoted to Lord Shiva. He ruled a powerful kingdom and had mastery over many forms of knowledge.
So the question becomes deeper and more uncomfortable. If someone like Ravana had everything, why did he still fail?