Having realized this, they are consumed by anger, Akha, and proceed to slander the wise.

Akha, the great poet-saint, observes a common human tendency in this couplet. He says that when people misunderstand or feel envious, they burn with anger. Because of this inner turmoil, they often resort to criticizing or slandering those who are wise and enlightened. It's a reminder that sometimes, negativity towards others stems from our own unresolved feelings or a lack of comprehension, rather than any fault in the wise person themselves. This couplet encourages us to reflect on our own reactions and understand the source of our judgments.