--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: With what work at you occupied, and for…" description: "\"“With what work at you occupied, and for what purpose are you purchased? What sort of bird are you, and with what digestive are you eaten? Pass up this..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/684/rumi-56_masnavi_with-what-work-at-you-occupied-and-for-w_3001218.jpg" --- # With what work at you occupied, and for what purpose are… ![“With what work at you occupied, and for what purpose are you purchased? What sort of bird are you, and with what digestive are you eaten? Pass up this shop of hagglers and seek the shop of Abundance where God is the purchaser [Quran 9:111]. There Compassion has bought the shabby goods no one else…” quote by Rumi](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/684/rumi-56_masnavi_with-what-work-at-you-occupied-and-for-w_3001218.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/684/rumi-56_masnavi_with-what-work-at-you-occupied-and-for-w_3001218.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/684/rumi-56_masnavi_with-what-work-at-you-occupied-and-for-w_3001218.jpg) > ““With what work at you occupied, and for what purpose are you purchased? What sort of bird are you, and with what digestive are you eaten? Pass up this shop of hagglers and seek the shop of Abundance where God is the purchaser \[Quran 9:111\]. There Compassion has bought the shabby goods no one else would look at. With that Purchaser no base coin is rejected, for making a profit is not the point. Masnavi 6.1264 – 1267”” [Rumi](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/rumi/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. Human labor should serve divine purpose, not material greed; seek spiritual abundance over worldly commerce. **In simple terms:** Work for spiritual fulfillment, not profit. Key Takeaway Prioritize soul‑nourishing work. Themes spirituality purpose materialism faith Mood contemplative hopeful Type poetic inspirational When to use this quote - career choices - volunteering - mindful consumption - spiritual practice Key Concepts Sufism theology ethics Questions to Reflect On - How does your work reflect your values? - What does abundance mean beyond money? 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