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English translation from the Pali (Siam Raṭṭha edition) — under review, not for citation.