LITERARY= pertaining to literature.In hindi we say it “saahitya-sahITy”.A book, pamphlets or any material published on any subject.
SCIENTIFIC= pertaining to science.Science is a knowledge based on truths which have been experienced,and proved as a fact.
FAILURE=lack of success
Now we come to the practical meaning.The rubric means that the person is more or less affected by failure in his goal even after trying perfect way which was not superstitious but