The Epics say it all..

The Hindu Epics Ramayana and Mahabharata teach some great  lessons.

Ravana, the emperor of Lanka, who has been the greatest devotee of Lord Shiva and who was blessed with immense knowledge, power and strength by Lord Shiv himself got himself trapped in insatiable love of Mother Sita. He was so fascinated by her charm that he went to the extent of kidnapping her. Ultimately he had to lose his life and kingdom. This teaches us that love for an woman shouldn't be beyond bounds and is she has no consent, then shouldn't be forced at all.

Duryodhana and his brothers were jealous of their brothers. They also tried to kill the Pandavas by animosity. The Kauravas also tried to trick them in gambling and send the pandavas to an incognito period of twelve years. Ultimately the Kauravas were shattered in the eigteen day long war and the Pandavas succeeded to the throne. This shows that greed leads to death.

Manthara, who was the maid of Queen Kaikeyi helped her plan the plot and ultimately Lord Rama, who was the successor to the throne of King was sent to exile and his younger brother Bharata was asked to take the throne, which Bharata declined. Vibhisana, who was Lord Ravana's brother knew that his elder brother was doing wrong and he advised him not to do so. When his elder brother refused to listen to him and joined the right side. Manthara and Kaikeyi acted villains although they were associated to the sacred family of Lord Rama. On the other hand, although Vibhisana was Ravana's brother yet he chose the correct side. This shows contrary to the common belief that a man is known by the company he keeps. Instead it is not so easy to judge a man by his company.