We often try to avoid pain but the truth is, pain shapes us. This talk explores why pain is not just unavoidable but necessary for real growth. Every meaningful lesson and transformation often begins with discomfort.Pain teaches us more than comfort ever could. It forces us to pause, reflect, and change. When we listen to our pain, learn from it, and plan for it, we become stronger, not just as individuals but as leaders in life and in the communities we serve.Instead of fearing pain, it is time we understand it. Because pain, when embraced, prepares us to lead with resilience and purpose. Engineer by education, entrepreneur by profession, and educator by passion, Mr. Pavitra is the CEO of Karkhana and a changemaker in 21st-century education. From building robots to building minds, he’s redefining classrooms with maker-based learning and real-world problem solving. Awarded and recognized for his innovation and impact, Pavitra is on a mission to empower the next generation of critical thinkers. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx