Classic Poem

his mind is as high as a mountain
his ego doesn't yield to others
he can preach the Vedic Canon
or discuss the Three Religions
in his heart no shame
he breaks precepts and flouts the Vinaya
boasts a law for superior men
and claims to be the first
fools all praise and sigh
wise men clap and laugh
a mirage of flower in the sky
how can he avoid growing old
better to know nothing at all
to sit quiet and have no cares