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  1. What is Cāga? Why does it switch between Cāga and Dāna? 2. How do I practice Cāga? 3. How can you successfully practice generosity? 4. Why is Cāga the quality of the mind in offering, whereas Dāna may is the primary activity? 5. What does it mean to have accomplished success in Dāna? 6. Why are certain donors able to complete Dāna but not Cāga? 7. Any stories about lay devotees carrying out Cāga during the Buddha's time?

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  Dhammapda 7-8 (Sayings of the Dhamma) Yamaka (Dichotomies ) 7. Subhānupassiṁ viharantaṁ, (Whoever lives) Focused on the pleasant indriyesu asaṁvutaṁ; Senses unguarded Bhojanamhi ca amattaññuṁ, Immoderate with food, kusītaṁ hīna vīriyaṁ; Lazy and sluggish, Taṁ ve pasahati māro, Will be overpowered by Mara vāto rukkhaṁva dubbalaṁ. As a weak tree is bent in the wind. 8. Asubhānupassiṁ viharantaṁ, (Whoever lives) Focused on the unpleasant Indriyesu susaṁvutaṁ; Senses  guarded Bhojanamhi ca mattaññuṁ, Moderate with food, Saddhaṁ āraddha vīriyaṁ; Confident and diligent, Taṁ ve nappasahati māro, Will not be overpowered by Mara Vāto selaṁva pabbataṁ. As a stone mountain is unmoved by the wind. Story:  Mahākāḷatthera Vatthu