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The word literally means count. But it can also allude to elevation in
Avodat Hashem. There are two methods of serving Hashem, as alluded to
in the names and . When a person utilizes the tools he was
given to serve Hashem, he is on the proper path, alluded to in .
But when he transcends his nature in order to serve Hashem, he is on a
completely different plane, indicated by .

Parashat Naso is dedicated to Shevet Levi, who accepted Hashem as their
portion in lieu of a legacy in the Land.

The connection between these two parshiyot is that one should serve
Hashem by both means. One who earnestly strives to serve Hashem will
attain self-sacrifice in his service. Shevet Levi, lacking materialism,
ascended in their Avodat Hashem. All the more so should a person gifted
with money serve Hashem to the best of his ability.

The Zohar explains that one who always aspires to reach higher levels in
serving Hashem will be dealt with compassionately by Him, beyond the
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