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Phonetic:
"So'ne
ma'ta'not yeech'ye. "
Translation:
The one who hates gifts shall live.
Meaning:
- Wisdom
we gain through life helps us focus and accomplish our goals the right
way, which is not always easy. Still, some people may present us with
offers and gifts along the way, seemingly with no effort required
on our side. By realizing a gift is something received without working
or paying for it we can stop them from gaining control over our mind,
flattering materialistically and creating a certain unconscious dependency.
- Materialistic
possession is constantly advocated via various media channels resulting
in excessive likeness of gifts. To protect oneself one should consider
rejecting gifts when possible. More so, the habit of receiving gifts
may create anticipation, leading to frustration and disappointment.
If rejecting a gift will hurt the giver's feeling we should accept
it and express our gratitude.
- The
meaning of the word 'hate' is not a negative feeling towards the giver,
but negating the idea of possessing something without work, energy,
money or other form of payment that will establish our true ownership.
A true spiritual process of growth in life should teach us when and
how to avoid free gifts, as it was said: "There is no such thing
as a free lunch!”.
- In addition,
rejecting a materialistic gift will only enforce our spiritual growth
and being, hence the use of the wonderful phrase 'shall live' here
- as in spiritual life!
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