The top layer of earth in which plants grow

A metaphorical term for obstacles that develop gradually

धीरे-धीरे उभरने वाली रुकावट

English Usage: The slow-creeping soil of doubts slowly buried his confidence.

Hindi Usage: संदेह की धीरे-धीरे उभरने वाली रुकावट ने उसकी आत्मविश्वास को धीरे-धीरे मिटा दिया।