If a mortal desires sensual pleasure Kāmaṁ kāmayamānassa, and their desire succeeds, tassa ce taṁ samijjhati; they definitely become elated, Addhā pītimano hoti, having got what they want. laddhā macco yadicchati.

But for that personage in the throes of pleasure, Tassa ce kāmayānassa, aroused by desire, chandajātassa jantuno; when those pleasures fade, Te kāmā parihāyanti, it inflicts them like an arrow strike. sallaviddhova ruppati.

One who, being mindful, Yo kāme parivajjeti, avoids sensual pleasures sappasseva padā siro; like side-stepping a snake’s head, Somaṁ visattikaṁ loke, transcends attachment to the world. sato samativattati.

There are many objects of sensual desire: Khettaṁ vatthuṁ hiraññaṁ vā, fields, lands, and gold; cattle and horses; gavāssaṁ dāsaporisaṁ; slaves and servants; women and relatives. Thiyo bandhū puthu kāme, When a man lusts over these, yo naro anugijjhati.

the weak overpower him Abalā naṁ balīyanti, and adversities crush him. maddantenaṁ parissayā; Suffering follows him Tato naṁ dukkhamanveti, like water in a leaky boat. nāvaṁ bhinnamivodakaṁ.

That’s why a personage, ever mindful, Tasmā jantu sadā sato, should avoid sensual pleasures. Kāmāni parivajjaye; Give them up and cross the flood, Te pahāya tare oghaṁ, as a bailed-out boat reaches the far shore. Nāvaṁ sitvāva pāragūti.

Kāmasuttaṁ paṭhamaṁ.