Imbuki ya kahayile kenako ilolile nimo go bhutoja na bhutolwa. Umunimo gunuyo ilihoyi nyama ya nhingo iyo igafumilaga kuntugo uyo gugasinzagwa kunguno ya gubhabhegeja likubhi abhanhu abho bhibhilingaga hoyi. Inyama yiniyo igikalaga ya ng’wa sengiye ontolwa nulu o ntoji. Hunagwene bhagayombaga giki, “yene nhingo ya ng’wanamangasha.”

Akahayile kenako kagalenganijiyagwa kubhanhu abho bhali na witegeleja bho gukikalana chiza akajile kabho akawiza umukikalile kabho. Abhanhu bhenabho bhagitaga bhukengeji bho gukadebha akajile akagubhambilija ugwikala na bhichabho chiza umukabhila yabho mpaka bhakapandika kunguno ya witegeleja bhobho bhunubho, umuwikaji bhobho. Abhoyi bhagikalaga na bhuyegi umuchalo jabho kunguno ya witegeleja bhobho bhunubho ubho gukikalana chiza akajile akawiza, umulikabhila lyabho linilo.

Abhanhu bhenabho bhagikolaga nabho bhang’winha nyama ya nhingo usengiye ontoji, nulu o ntolwa, kunguno nabhoyi bhagakikalanaga chiza akajile kagwikala na bhichabho chiza, umuwikaji bhobho bhunubho. Hunagwene abhanhu bhenabho bhagayombaga giki, “yene nhingo ya ng’wanamangasha.”

Akahayile kenako kalanga bhanhu higulya ya gubhiza na witegeleja bho gukikalana chiza akajile akawiza umukabhila jabho, kugiki bhadule gwikala na bhuyeji umuchalo jabho jinijo, umuwikaji bhobho bhunubho.

Wagalatia 5:16-18.

Yohana 8:51.

Yohana 14:23.

Yohana 15:10.

KISWAHILI: HIYO NI SHINGO YA NG’WANAMANGASHA.

Chanzo cha msemo huo huangalia kazi ya kumwolesha mtoto. Kazi hiyo hufanyika kwa yule anayeolesha kuchinja mfugo kwa sababu ya kuwapatia mboga wale waliokusanyika kwenye sherehe hiyo. Shingo ya mnyama huyo hutengwa kwa ajili ya shangaji wa muoaji au wa yule anayeolewa kwa lengo la kutunza desturi njema za kabila hilo. Ndiyo maana watu husema kwamba “hiyo ni shingo ya ng’wanamangasha.”

Msemo huo, hulinganishwa kwa watu wenye umakini wa kutunza tamaduni njema, katika maisha yao. Watu hao, hufanya utafiti wa kuzielewa tamaduni za kuwasaidia kuishi vizuri na wenzao mpaka wanazipata kwa sababu ya umakini wa o huo, maishani mwao. Wao huishi kwa furaha kwenye kijiji chao kwa sababu ya umakini wao huo wa kuziishi vizuri tamaduni njema za kabila lao, katika maisha yao.

Watu hao, hufanana na wale waliotunza tamaduni zao kwa kumpatia shangazi wa muoaji nyama ya shingo, kwa sababu nao huzitunza tamaduni za kuwawezesha kuishi vizuri na wenzao, maishani mwao. Ndiyo maana wao husema kwamba, “hiyo ni shingo ya ng’wanamangasha.”

Msemo huo, hufundisha watu juu ya kuwa na umakini wa kuzielewa na kuziishi tamaduni njema za makabila yao, ili waweze kutunza maadili mema ya kuziendeleza vizuri familia zao, maishani mwao.

Wagalatia 5:16-18.

Yohana 8:51.

Yohana 14:23.

Yohana 15:10.

 

THAT IS THE NECK OF THE NG’WANAMANGASHA

This saying comes from a traditional wedding custom. During a marriage ceremony, an animal is slaughtered to feed those gathered. Among the important parts of the animal, the neck is carefully set aside and given according to tribal tradition—often to a special relative such as the groom’s aunt. This act is not done by accident; it is done to preserve and honor the good customs of the community. Because of this careful observance, people say, “That is the neck of the ng’wanamangasha.”

The saying refers to people who are serious about preserving good traditions in their lives. Such people take time to understand the customs that build unity, respect, and harmony in their families and villages. They do not ignore their heritage. Instead, they carefully observe what is good and pass it on to the next generation. As a result, they live peacefully with others and strengthen their families through values that have stood the test of time.

However, for Christians, good tradition must agree with the will of God. The Word of God teaches believers to walk not according to the desires of the flesh, but according to the Spirit.

In Epistle to the Galatians 5:16 –18, believers are encouraged to be led by the Spirit so that they may avoid sinful desires. This reminds us that traditions must be examined carefully only those that align with God’s Spirit should be maintained.

In Gospel of John 8:51, Jesus teaches that whoever keeps His word will never see death. This shows that true life is found in obedience to Christ. Likewise, in John 14:23 and John 15:10, Jesus emphasizes that loving Him means keeping His commandments. Therefore, just as people carefully preserve the “neck” in traditional ceremonies, Christians must carefully preserve and obey the teachings of Christ.

Those who keep good traditions that agree with God’s Word are like those who faithfully set aside the neck meat according to custom. They value what is right, honorable, and life-giving. They understand that not every tradition is good, but the good ones those that promote respect, unity, and holiness should be protected.

This saying therefore teaches us to be careful in understanding and living out good traditions. Above all, it teaches us to preserve God’s commandments in our lives. By doing so, we maintain strong families, peaceful communities, and a faithful relationship with God.