[333] And how, bhikkhus, have sensual pleasures (kāmā) been seen by a bhikkhu in such a way that, as he sees sensual pleasures, whatever sensual desire (kāmacchanda), affection for sensual pleasures (kāmasneha), infatuation with sensual pleasures (kāmamucchā), and fever for sensual pleasures (kāmapariḷāha) there is with regard to sensual pleasures does not lie latent within him?
Suppose, bhikkhus, there were a pit of coals deeper than a man's height, full of glowing coals without flame and without smoke. Then a man would come along wishing to live, not wishing to die, desiring pleasure and averse to suffering (dukkha); and two strong men, having seized him by his arms on either side, would drag him towards that pit of coals. He would twist this very body of his away. For what reason? Because, bhikkhus, that man has no knowledge (aññāṇa): "I shall fall into this pit of coals, and on that account I shall meet death or deadly suffering."
Even so, bhikkhus, sensual pleasures have been seen by a bhikkhu as similar to a pit of coals, in such a way that, as he sees sensual pleasures, whatever sensual desire, affection for sensual pleasures, infatuation with sensual pleasures, and fever for sensual pleasures there is with regard to sensual pleasures does not lie latent within him.
English translation from the Pali (Siam Raṭṭha edition) — under review, not for citation.