while some saw a hundred thousand non-human beings. But some saw an endless number spread out in every direction. And all that was known and distinguished by the Clear-eyed One. Consequently, the Teacher addressed the disciples who love the teaching: “The heavenly hosts have come forth; mendicants, you should be aware of them. I shall extol them for you, with lyrics in proper order.

There are seven thousand spirits, earth-gods of Kapilavatthu. They’re powerful and brilliant, so beautiful and glorious. Rejoicing, they’ve come forth to the meeting of mendicants in the wood. From the Himalayas there are six thousand spirits of different colors. They’re powerful and brilliant, so beautiful and glorious. Rejoicing, they’ve come forth to the meeting of mendicants in the wood. From Mount Sātā there are three thousand spirits of different colors. They’re powerful and brilliant, so beautiful and glorious. Rejoicing, they’ve come forth to the meeting of mendicants in the wood. And thus there are sixteen thousand spirits of different colors. They’re powerful and brilliant, so beautiful and glorious. Rejoicing, they’ve come forth to the meeting of mendicants in the wood.