[327] Bhikkhus, there are these five cords of sensual pleasure (kāmaguṇā). What are the five? Forms cognizable by the eye that are wished for, desired, agreeable, endearing, connected with sensuality, provocative of lust; sounds cognizable by the ear …; odors cognizable by the nose …; tastes cognizable by the tongue …; tangibles cognizable by the body that are wished for, desired, agreeable, endearing, connected with sensuality, provocative of lust. These, bhikkhus, are the five cords of sensual pleasure.
Bhikkhus, whatever ascetics or brahmins enjoy these five cords of sensual pleasure tied to them, infatuated with them, given over to them, not seeing the danger in them and lacking the wisdom of escape from them — they should be understood thus: 'They have met with calamity, met with disaster; the Evil One (pāpimant) may do with them as he wishes.'
English translation from the Pali (Siam Raṭṭha edition) — under review, not for citation.