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  Dhammapda 17-18 (Sayings of the Dhamma) Yamaka (Dichotomies ) 17. Idha tappati pecca tappati, (Tormented) in this life and  (Tormented) in the next life, Pāpakārī ubhayattha tappati;  One who does evil is tormented in both worlds, “Pāpaṁ me katan”ti tappati, Here he/she is tormented, knowing, "I have done evil." Bhiyyo tappati duggatiṁ gato. Reborn in realms of woe, he is tormented all the more. Story:  Devadatta Vatthu 18.  Idha nandati pecca nandati, (Delighted) in this life and  (Delighted) in the next life, Katapuñño ubhayattha nandati; The meritorious rejoices in both worlds, “Puññaṁ me katan”ti nandati, He/She enjoys and is delighted,  knowing, "I have done merit." Bhiyyo nandati suggatiṁ gato. Reborn in realms of bliss, he is delighted all the more. Story:  Sumanā Dev ī  Vatthu

  1. What is the primary focus of a layperson concerning the third stage of wealth management? 2. What is the meaning of the Pali term "Bali"? 3. What was the reason for the Buddha's reintroduction of the Hindu Bali in a Buddhist context? 4. What is the recommended number of Balis for a layperson? 5. Are we already engaging in specific Balis as part of our spiritual journey through cultural practices? 6. Why is it necessary to pay taxes under the "Rāja Bali"? What is the correlation between the act of paying taxes and the pursuit of a spiritual journey in Buddhism? 7. Are good karmas necessary for Devā? If not, why do we give good karmas with Devā?