Ardashir I (Babakan), the historic founder of the Sasanian Empire. In Bahram Gur's banquet speech, Ardashir is remembered with profound reverence as the ultimate source of royal majesty, order, and good governance to whom all later kings owe their heritage.
نخستین کس نامدار اردشیر / پس شهریار آن نبرده دلیر
“'The first renowned victim shall be Ardashir, the king's son, that fierce and brave champion.'”
Goshtasp • Jamasp's Prophecy of the Great War and the Fate of Iranian Champions
بیت #23879
بیامد نخست آن سوار هژیر / پس شهریار جهان اردشیر
“First came that valiant rider, Ardashir, son of the ruler of the world.”
Goshtasp • Daqiqi's Recounting: The Outbreak of the Great Battle and the Deaths of Ardashir, Hormozd, and Shidasp
بیت #24015
ورا یافت روشن‌دل و یادگیر / ازان پس همی خواندش اردشیر
“Finding him enlightened of mind and quick to learn, he henceforth bestowed upon him the name Ardashir.”
Esfandyar • Rostam's Apology to Goshtasp, Bahman's Return, and the Naming of Ardashir
بیت #27578
سرانجام بر دست یاز اردشیر / گرفتار شد نامدار دلیر
“At last, at the hands of Yaz-Ardashir, that brave, renowned warrior was captured.”
Bahman • The Battle of Faramarz and Bahman in Ghor: Capture and Execution by Arrows
بیت #28064
پسر بد مر او را یکی همچو شیر / که ساسان همی خواندی اردشیر
“He had a son, bold as a brave lion, whom Ardashir (Bahman) called Sasan.”
Bahman • The Death of Bahman, Succession of Homay, and the Exile of Sasan
بیت #28109
رخی دید تابان میان حریر / به دیدار مانندهٔ اردشیر
“She beheld a face radiant amidst silk, resembling Ardashir in beauty.”
Homa • The Finding of Darab in the Chest, His Upbringing by the Washerman, and His Pursuits of Learning and Chivalry
بیت #28186
که در تست فرزند شاه اردشیر / ز باران مترس این سخن یادگیر
“'For within thee rests the child of King Ardashir; fear not the rain, and mark these words!'”
Homa • The Tempest, the Ruined Arch, and the Unveiling of Darab
بیت #28297
چه گفت آن سراینده دهقان پیر / ز گشتاسپ وز نامدار اردشیر
“What did that ancient storytelling dehqan say of Goshtasp and of the renowned Ardashir?”
Darab • Darab Ascends the Throne, Creates Darabgerd, and Secures the Realm
بیت #28459
یکی نامه بنوشت فرخ دبیر / ز دارای داراب بن اردشیر
“The blessed scribe penned a letter on behalf of Dara, son of Darab, son of Ardashir.”
Dara • Dara Ascends the Throne: The Wrathful Oration, Dagger-Sharp Edicts, and the Building of Noshad
بیت #28598
ز دارای داراب بن اردشیر / سوی قیصر اسکندر شهرگیر
“From Dara, son of Darab, son of Ardashir, unto Caesar Alexander, the conqueror of realms.”
Dara • Dara's Sorrowful Letter to Alexander: Offer of Peace, Royal Treasures, and Alexander's Resolute Reply
بیت #28849
نبیرهٔ جهاندار شاه اردشیر / که بهمنش خواندی همی یادگیر
“"Grandson of the world-ruling King Ardashir, whom they also called Bahman—remember this well!"”
Ashkanian • The Death of Dara, the Shepherd Lineage of Sasan, and Babak's Dreams
بیت #31078
به مانندهٔ نامدار اردشیر / فزاینده و فرخ و دلپذیر
“Resembling the renowned Ardashir of old, growing in glory, auspicious and enchanting to all.”
Ashkanian • The Birth of Ardashir, Ardavan's Letter, and the Journey to Court
بیت #31088
همان اردشیرش پدر کرد نام / نیا شد به دیدار او شادکام
“His father named him Ardashir, and his grandfather was joyfully heartened by his sight.”
Ashkanian • The Birth of Ardashir, Ardavan's Letter, and the Journey to Court
بیت #31089
مر او را کنون مردم تیزویر / همی خواندش بابکان اردشیر
“People of keen intellect now called him Ardashir Babakan, bound to the name of Babak.”
Ashkanian • The Birth of Ardashir, Ardavan's Letter, and the Journey to Court
بیت #31091
شنیدم که فرزند تو اردشیر / سواریست گوینده و یادگیر
“'I have heard that your child Ardashir is a skilled rider, eloquent of speech and quick to learn.'”
Ashkanian • The Birth of Ardashir, Ardavan's Letter, and the Journey to Court
بیت #31098
بفرمود تا پیش او شد دبیر / همان نورسیده جوان اردشیر
“He summoned the scribe before him, along with the newly blossomed youth, Ardashir.”
Ashkanian • The Birth of Ardashir, Ardavan's Letter, and the Journey to Court
بیت #31103
بسی هدیه‌ها نیز با اردشیر / ز دیبا و دینار و مشک و عبیر
“Boundless gifts were readied alongside Ardashir: fine silks, gold, musk, and precious ambergris.”
Ashkanian • The Birth of Ardashir, Ardavan's Letter, and the Journey to Court
بیت #31113
چنین داد پاسخ بدو اردشیر / که دشتی فراخست و هم گور و تیر
“Ardashir answered him, "The plain is vast, and there is no lack of wild asses or arrows!"”
Ashkanian • The Royal Hunt and Ardashir's Exile to the Stables
بیت #31138
تگاور هیون جهاندیده پیر / بیامد دوان تا بر اردشیر
“A swift-stepping camel, bearing a wise and seasoned messenger, came running straight to Ardashir.”
Ashkanian • The Royal Hunt and Ardashir's Exile to the Stables
بیت #31160
نگه کرد خندان لب اردشیر / جوان در دل ماه شد جایگیر
“She gazed down and saw smiling Ardashir; the youth took root in the maiden's heart.”
Ashkanian • The Secret Love of Golnar and Ardashir, the Death of Babak, and the Astrologers' Prophecy
بیت #31170
بیامد خرامان بر اردشیر / پر از گوهر و بوی مشک و عبیر
“Gracefully she walked to Ardashir, filled with jewels and the fragrance of musk and amber.”
Ashkanian • The Secret Love of Golnar and Ardashir, the Death of Babak, and the Astrologers' Prophecy
بیت #31174
جهان تیره شد بر دل اردشیر / ازان پیر روشن‌دل و دستگیر
“The world turned dark to Ardashir's heart over the loss of that wise elder and supporter.”
Ashkanian • The Secret Love of Golnar and Ardashir, the Death of Babak, and the Astrologers' Prophecy
بیت #31187
بیامد هم‌انگاه مهتر دبیر / که رفتست بیگاه دوش اردشیر
“Just then, the chief scribe arrived and reported: 'Ardashir departed secretly late last night.'”
Ashkanian • The Flight of Ardashir and Golnar, Ardavan's Pursuit, and the Divine Ram of Royal Glory
بیت #31240
هم‌انگاه شد شاه را دلپذیر / که گنجور او رفت با اردشیر
“Then it became apparent to the king that his treasure-keeper (Golnar) had fled alongside Ardashir.”
Ashkanian • The Flight of Ardashir and Golnar, Ardavan's Pursuit, and the Divine Ram of Royal Glory
بیت #31242
همی تاختند از پس اردشیر / به پیش اندرون اردوان و وزیر
“They continued to ride hard after Ardashir, with Ardavan and his minister leading the charge.”
Ashkanian • The Flight of Ardashir and Golnar, Ardavan's Pursuit, and the Divine Ram of Royal Glory
بیت #31254
ازان تاختن رنجه شد اردشیر / بدید از بلندی یکی آبگیر
“Ardashir grew exhausted from that hard riding, when from a height he spotted a pool of water.”
Ashkanian • The Flight of Ardashir and Golnar, Ardavan's Pursuit, and the Divine Ram of Royal Glory
بیت #31257