During this period of a five years' life, rice, butter, and oil will all vanish away, and men will become exceedingly wicked.

The grass and trees which they lay hold of will change into swords and clubs, with which they will hurt, cut, and kill one another.

Those among them on whom there is blessing will withdraw from society among the hills; and when the wicked have exterminated one another, they will again come forth, and say among themselves, 'The men of former times enjoyed a very great longevity; but through becoming exceedingly wicked, and doing all lawless things, the length of our life has been shortened and reduced even to five years.

Let us now unite together in the practice of what is good, cherishing a gentle and sympathising heart, and carefully cultivating good faith and righteousness.

When each one in this way practises that faith and righteousness, life will go on to double its length till it reaches 80,000 years.