[197] "Bhikkhus, what is the gratification (assāda) in sensual pleasures? Bhikkhus, there are these five cords of sensual pleasure (kāmaguṇa). What five? Forms cognizable by the eye that are wished for, desired, agreeable, endearing, connected with sensuality, and provocative of lust; sounds cognizable by the ear …; odours cognizable by the nose …; tastes cognizable by the tongue …; tangibles cognizable by the body that are wished for, desired, agreeable, endearing, connected with sensuality, and provocative of lust. These, bhikkhus, are the five cords of sensual pleasure. Whatever pleasure and joy arise in dependence on these five cords of sensual pleasure — this is the gratification in sensual pleasures."
English translation from the Pali (Siam Raṭṭha edition) — under review, not for citation.