A difficult period characterized by scarcity, often found in a minimalistic context such as a sparse, simple bed.

संघर्ष का समय जिसमें संसाधनों की कमी हो, जैसे एक साधारण बिस्तर.

English Usage: During their lean phase, they had only a simple bed to sleep on.

Hindi Usage: अपने कठिन दौर में, उनके पास सोने के लिए केवल एक साधारण बिस्तर था.