Plain Version

At one time the Buddha was staying near Sāvatthī in Jeta’s Grove, Anāthapiṇḍika’s monastery. …

The Buddha said this:

“Mendicants, I will teach you about the gods of the centaur realm. ^[1]

Listen …

And what are the gods of the centaur realm?

There are gods who live in fragrant roots, ^[2]

fragrant heartwood,

fragrant softwood,

fragrant bark,

fragrant shoots,

fragrant leaves,

fragrant flowers,

fragrant fruit,

fragrant sap,

and fragrant scents.

These are called the gods of the centaur realm.”