[398] "Beyond that, Kaccāna, there are many, indeed far more numerous, gods whom the light of this moon and sun does not reach; those I know. And yet I do not say, 'There is no other splendor (vaṇṇa) higher or more sublime than that splendor.' But you, Kaccāna, of that splendor which is inferior to and more sullied than a firefly, declare, 'That is the ultimate splendor,' and yet you do not point out that splendor.
"Kaccāna, 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, provocative of lust; sounds cognizable by the ear …; odors cognizable by the nose …; flavors cognizable by the tongue …; tangibles cognizable by the body that are wished for, desired, agreeable, endearing, connected with sensuality, provocative of lust. These, Kaccāna, are the five cords of sensual pleasure. Whatever pleasure and joy arises dependent on these five cords of sensual pleasure — this is called sensual pleasure. Thus, from sensual pleasures there is sensual pleasure; beyond sensual pleasure there is the pleasure at the summit of the sensual (kāmaggasukha), and that is declared the foremost therein."
English translation from the Pali (Siam Raṭṭha edition) — under review, not for citation.