A philosophically informed vision helps us respond to reversals intelligently, not Impulsively, so that we can act to mitigate the situation, not aggravate it.
To remove thorns from the path of those who have filled our path with thorns - That is the summit of selfless love.
The Ramayana's message is not that we passively give in to Destiny, but that we gallantly stick to Duty.
Destiny is not arbitrary or inimical; it is orderly and reactional. It gives us reactions to our own past actions.
Emotions are the ornaments of life. But we need to choose the emotions that bring out our higher side, not our lower side.