Afflictions - sorrows and miseries
The world is full of sorrows and miseries. Some are groaning under pain; a few are lamenting over the death of their dear ones; others feel worried by poverty, ill-health and afflictions. There may be only a few who seem to be favoured by fortune, but even they have their own troubles and worries.
Taken from the book "Complete Works of Ram Chandra Vol. 2.", Chapter "Afflictions", pg. 26, by Babuji Maharaj