7. However, nowadays, in this snow mountain solitude,
(There are those who) whilst promising to follow the teaching
themselves,
Regard others, who (equally) follow the teaching, as their veriest
enemies.
Such conduct calls forth the deepest sorrow.
8. With thoughts wishing the ruin of others
And with souls fettered by fierce ambition,
They nevertheless promise to dwell on the high road.
If we consider this (carefully) it is a matter of shame for all
concerned.
9. These malignant beings,
Angry because they find themselves in their old age in the wrong
road,
And raging from the bottom of their hearts
Against those persons who have (duly) acted conform to the Doctrine,
Has not a demon entered their minds?