Literature often deploys the word "suffering" as a multifaceted symbol of life’s inherent hardships, reflecting both the inescapable physical pain and the deep emotional or spiritual turmoil of the human condition. In some works, it appears as a routine element of existence—woven into the fabric of everyday activities and even death ([1])—while in religious and philosophical texts it is linked to moral consequence and redemption ([2], [3]). Authors extend its use beyond literal torment to encompass the transformative struggles that forge character and insight, whether in the physical maladies described in medical or natural observations ([4], [5]) or in the inner battles and ethical dilemmas that challenge one’s soul ([6], [7], [8]). This rich and varied treatment imbues suffering with a dual significance: as both an unavoidable reality and a profound catalyst for growth and understanding.