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,