[193] "Ah, indeed the gods rejoice—
the Tāvatiṃsa gods together with their Lord (Inda)—
paying homage to the Tathāgata
and to the excellence of the Dhamma (dhammassa sudhammataṃ);
and seeing the new gods,
beautiful and glorious,
who have come here
having lived the holy life (brahmacariya) under the Sugata.
They outshine the others
in beauty, glory, and lifespan—
disciples of him of vast wisdom,
who have attained distinction here.
Seeing this, they delight—
the Tāvatiṃsa gods together with their Lord—
paying homage to the Tathāgata
and to the excellence of the Dhamma."
English translation from the Pali (Siam Raṭṭha edition) — under review, not for citation.