Every Tide Has Its Ebb, He Who Rises, Must Fall – हर उत्थान के बाद पतन

The idiom “Every tide has its ebb, he who rises, must fall” means:
Every rise or success is followed by a decline or failure (हर उत्थान के बाद पतन आता है)
Success is temporary, and challenges or failures are inevitable (सफलता अस्थायी होती है, और चुनौतियां या विफलताएँ अवश्य आती हैं)
Life has natural ups and downs, and no one can remain at the top forever (जीवन में उतार-चढ़ाव आते रहते हैं, और कोई भी हमेशा ऊँचाई पर नहीं रह सकता)

The phrase compares the rising tide, which eventually recedes (ebbs), to the cycles of success and failure that everyone experiences.

Hindi Equivalent:
“हर उत्थान के बाद पतन” (Every rise is followed by a fall)
“ऊँचा उठने वाला नीचे गिरता है” (He who rises high, falls low)
“ऊँची दुकान, फीके पकवान” (High shop, bland goods, suggesting that success may not always last)

Detailed Explanation
This idiom is used when:
Describing the inevitable decline after a peak moment
Reflecting on the cyclical nature of life — highs and lows
Offering caution to those experiencing rapid success, reminding them that hard times might follow

Common contexts: Business, career growth, personal achievements, and political rises and falls

Real-Life Examples

Political Fall
English: “After his impressive rise to power, he became arrogant. Every tide has its ebb, and soon, he faced his downfall.”
Hindi: “उसकी शक्ति में चढ़ाई के बाद, वह घमंडी हो गया। हर उत्थान के बाद पतन आता है, और जल्द ही उसे अपने पतन का सामना करना पड़ा।”

Business Success
English: “His company was flourishing, but after a few years, they faced financial struggles. Every tide has its ebb.”
Hindi: “उसका कारोबार तरक्की कर रहा था, लेकिन कुछ साल बाद उन्हें वित्तीय कठिनाइयों का सामना करना पड़ा। हर उत्थान के बाद पतन आता है।”

Sporting Rise and Fall
English: “She won the championship last year, but this year, she couldn’t even make the finals. Every tide has its ebb.”
Hindi: “उसने पिछले साल चैंपियनशिप जीती, लेकिन इस साल वह फाइनल में भी नहीं पहुँच सकी। हर उत्थान के बाद पतन आता है।”

Psychological & Social Insight

Why This Phrase Matters:
✓ Reminds us of the inevitability of setbacks
✓ Teaches humility during times of success
✓ Encourages resilience and the understanding that failure is part of success

When to Use This Phrase:
When witnessing someone’s sudden rise and anticipating their fall
To remind people not to get overconfident in times of success
To provide perspective when someone is experiencing a setback after success

Usage Tips
Use when discussing the impermanence of success
Often used in a reflective, philosophical tone
Can serve as a cautionary reminder in both personal and professional settings

Similar Expressions

English	Hindi
“What goes up, must come down”	“जो ऊपर जाता है, वह नीचे आता है”
“Easy come, easy go”	“आसान से मिलना, उतनी जल्दी खो देना”
“The higher you rise, the harder you fall”	“जितना ऊँचा उठते हो, उतना कठिन गिरना होता है”

Cultural Perspectives
Western View: Often used to reflect on the inevitable decline of success, particularly in politics and business
Indian Context: Tied to philosophical reflections on the cycles of life and the concept of karma — success and failure are seen as parts of a larger journey
Global Relevance: The idea of the rise and fall of fortunes resonates universally across cultures

Reflection Questions:

• Can you think of a time when your success was followed by a challenge?
• How do you handle success to avoid a sudden fall?
• What lessons can be learned from experiencing a downfall after a peak?