King Goshtasp was the Kayanian monarch who accepted Zoroastrianism and fathered Esfandiyar. In this passage, Ardashir's majestic regal presence upon coronation is directly compared to Goshtasp in stature and sovereign glory.
یکی نام گشتاسپ و دیگر زریر / که زیر آوریدی سر نره شیر
“One named Goshtasp and the other Zarir, warriors who could bring down fierce lions.”
Lohrasp • Goshtasp's Demand for the Throne, His Grievance, and Nighttime Flight to India
بیت #22662
بدیشان بدی جان لهراسپ شاد / وزیشان نکردی ز گشتاسپ یاد
“Luhrasp's soul found delight in them, yet he paid no fond mind to Goshtasp.”
Lohrasp • Goshtasp's Demand for the Throne, His Grievance, and Nighttime Flight to India
بیت #22665
که گشتاسپ را سر پر از باد بود / وزان کار لهراسپ ناشاد بود
“For Goshtasp's head was filled with rebellious pride, and Luhrasp was deeply troubled by this trait.”
Lohrasp • Goshtasp's Demand for the Throne, His Grievance, and Nighttime Flight to India
بیت #22666
چنین تا برآمد برین روزگار / پر از درد گشتاسپ از شهریار
“Thus time rolled on, with Goshtasp's heart growing increasingly bitter toward the King.”
Lohrasp • Goshtasp's Demand for the Throne, His Grievance, and Nighttime Flight to India
بیت #22667
چو گشتاسپ می‌خورد برپای خاست / چنین گفت کای شاه با داد و راست
“As Goshtasp drank wine, he stood up and spoke: 'O righteous and just King!'”
Lohrasp • Goshtasp's Demand for the Throne, His Grievance, and Nighttime Flight to India
بیت #22671
به گشتاسپ گفت ای پسر گوش دار / که تندی نه خوب آید از شهریار
“Luhrasp said to Goshtasp: 'Listen, my son; harsh sharpness does not become a sovereign.'”
Lohrasp • Goshtasp's Demand for the Throne, His Grievance, and Nighttime Flight to India
بیت #22680
چو گشتاسب بشنید شد پر ز درد / بیامد ز پیش پدر گونه زرد
“When Goshtasp heard this, he was filled with pain, leaving his father's presence with a pale face.”
Lohrasp • Goshtasp's Demand for the Throne, His Grievance, and Nighttime Flight to India
بیت #22685
ببینید گفت این که گشتاسپ کرد / دلم کرد پر درد و سر پر ز گرد
“'Look at what Goshtasp has done,' he said, 'making my heart full of pain and my head filled with dust.'”
Lohrasp • Goshtasp's Demand for the Throne, His Grievance, and Nighttime Flight to India
بیت #22697
همی رفت گشتاسپ پرتاب و خشم / دلی پر ز کین و پر از آب چشم
“Goshtasp departed in haste and fury, his heart heavy with malice and his eyes brimmed with tears.”
Lohrasp • Goshtasp's Journey to Kabul, Zarir's Reconciliation, and the Shadow of the Kavian Crown
بیت #22704
همی تاخت تا پیش کابل رسید / درخت و گل و سبزه و آب دید
“He rode hard until he reached the bounds of Kabul, where he beheld lush trees, blooming flowers, and flowing waters.”
Lohrasp • Goshtasp's Journey to Kabul, Zarir's Reconciliation, and the Shadow of the Kavian Crown
بیت #22705
چو بنهاد گشتاسپ گوش اندر آن / چنین گفت با نامور مهتران
“As Goshtasp bent his ear to the sound, he turned and spoke thus to his renowned chieftains:”
Lohrasp • Goshtasp's Journey to Kabul, Zarir's Reconciliation, and the Shadow of the Kavian Crown
بیت #22712
چو گشتاسپ را دید گریان برفت / پیاده بدو روی بنهاد تفت
“When he beheld Goshtasp, he rushed toward him on foot weeping, filled with deep emotion.”
Lohrasp • Goshtasp's Journey to Kabul, Zarir's Reconciliation, and the Shadow of the Kavian Crown
بیت #22717
ز لشکر هر آنکس که بد پیشرو / ورا خواندی شاه گشتاسپ گو
“Whosoever among the host was a leader and champion, Prince Goshtasp summoned to his side.”
Lohrasp • Goshtasp's Journey to Kabul, Zarir's Reconciliation, and the Shadow of the Kavian Crown
بیت #22720
چنین گفت زیشان یکی نامور / به گشتاسپ کای گرد زرین کمر
“Then spoke a famous warrior among them to Goshtasp: "O golden-girdled champion,”
Lohrasp • Goshtasp's Journey to Kabul, Zarir's Reconciliation, and the Shadow of the Kavian Crown
بیت #22722
بدو گفت گشتاسپ کای نامجوی / ندارم به پیش پدر آبروی
“Goshtasp answered him: "O noble seeker of renown! I possess no honor in my father's sight.”
Lohrasp • Goshtasp's Journey to Kabul, Zarir's Reconciliation, and the Shadow of the Kavian Crown
بیت #22729
ورا گفت گشتاسپ کای شهریار / منم بر درت بر یکی پیشکار
“Goshtasp answered him: "O Sovereign! I am but a humble servant at thy gate.”
Lohrasp • Goshtasp's Journey to Kabul, Zarir's Reconciliation, and the Shadow of the Kavian Crown
بیت #22741
همی ریخت زان درد گشتاسپ خون / همی گفت هرگونه با رهنمون
“Goshtasp shed bloody tears from that sorrow, conferring in secrecy with his confidants.”
Lohrasp • Goshtasp's Journey to Kabul, Zarir's Reconciliation, and the Shadow of the Kavian Crown
بیت #22748
شب تیره شبدیز لهراسپی / بیاورد با زین گشتاسپی
“In the pitch-black night, he brought forth Lohrasp's dark steed, Shabdiz, caparisoned with Goshtasp's own saddle.”
Lohrasp • Goshtasp's Secret Flight to Rome, the Wise Mobad's Counsel, and the Futile Search
بیت #22755
ز دینار وز گوهر شاهوار / بیاورد چندان کش آمد به کار
“He gathered as much gold coin and royal jewels as he would need for his journey.”
Lohrasp • Goshtasp's Secret Flight to Rome, the Wise Mobad's Counsel, and the Futile Search
بیت #22757
از ایران سوی روم بنهاد روی / به دل گاه جوی و روان راه جوی
“Turning his face from Iran toward the land of Rome, he rode forth with a heart hungering for a throne and a spirit seeking the open road.”
Lohrasp • Goshtasp's Secret Flight to Rome, the Wise Mobad's Counsel, and the Futile Search
بیت #22758
پدر چون ز گشتاسپ آگاه شد / بپیچید و شادیش کوتاه شد
“When the father learned of Goshtasp's departure, he writhed in anguish and his joy withered away.”
Lohrasp • Goshtasp's Secret Flight to Rome, the Wise Mobad's Counsel, and the Futile Search
بیت #22759
زریر و همه بخردان را بخواند / ز گشتاسپ چندی سخنها براند
“He summoned Zarir and all the wise counselors of the realm, speaking at length of Goshtasp's departure.”
Lohrasp • Goshtasp's Secret Flight to Rome, the Wise Mobad's Counsel, and the Futile Search
بیت #22760
بدیشان چنین گفت کاین شیر مرد / سر تاجدار اندر آرد به گرد
“He said to them: 'This lion-hearted man is capable of bringing crowned heads down into the dust!'”
Lohrasp • Goshtasp's Secret Flight to Rome, the Wise Mobad's Counsel, and the Futile Search
بیت #22761
چو گشتاسپ فرزند کس را نبود / نه هرگز کس از نامداران شنود
“'No monarch ever possessed a son like Goshtasp, nor has anyone ever heard of his match among renowned heroes.'”
Lohrasp • Goshtasp's Secret Flight to Rome, the Wise Mobad's Counsel, and the Futile Search
بیت #22764
به گشتاسپ ده زین جهان کشوری / بنه بر سرش نامدار افسری
“'Bestow upon Goshtasp a kingdom of this world, and place a renowned crown upon his head.'”
Lohrasp • Goshtasp's Secret Flight to Rome, the Wise Mobad's Counsel, and the Futile Search
بیت #22768
به بالا و دیدار و فرهنگ و هوش / چنو نامور نیز نشنید گوش
“'In stature, countenance, wisdom, and culture, no ear has ever heard tell of a hero so magnificent.'”
Lohrasp • Goshtasp's Secret Flight to Rome, the Wise Mobad's Counsel, and the Futile Search
بیت #22770
نکوهش از آن بهر لهراسپ بود / غم و رنج تن بهر گشتاسپ بود
“Blame and reproach fell upon Lohrasp, while sorrow and physical hardship became the lot of Goshtasp.”
Lohrasp • Goshtasp's Secret Flight to Rome, the Wise Mobad's Counsel, and the Futile Search
بیت #22773
برو آفرین کرد گشتاسپ و گفت / که با جان پاکت خرد باد جفت
“Goshtasp praised him, saying, 'May wisdom ever be paired with thy pure spirit!'”
Lohrasp • Goshtasp's Arrival in Rum: Rejections at Court and the Shattered Anvil
بیت #22776
ازایران یکی نامدارم دبیر / خردمند و روشن‌دل و یادگیر
“'I am a renowned scribe from Iran, wise, luminous of mind, and quick of intellect.'”
Lohrasp • Goshtasp's Arrival in Rum: Rejections at Court and the Shattered Anvil
بیت #22777
ز من هرچ خواهی ندارم دریغ / ازین افسر و مهر و دینار و تیغ
“'Whatever thou desirest of me I shall not withhold—be it crown, seal, gold dinars, or sword.'”
Lohrasp • Goshtasp's Arrival in Rum: Rejections at Court and the Shattered Anvil
بیت #22783
چو چیزی که بودش بخورد و بداد / همی رفت ناشاد و دل پر ز باد
“When all his provisions were spent and shared, he walked sorrowful, his heart filled with sighs.”
Lohrasp • Goshtasp's Arrival in Rum: Rejections at Court and the Shattered Anvil
بیت #22790
به اسقف چنین گفت کای دستگیر / ز ایران یکی نامجویم دبیر
“He said to the chief scribe, 'O protector, I am a noble scribe seeking fortune from Iran.'”
Lohrasp • Goshtasp's Arrival in Rum: Rejections at Court and the Shattered Anvil
بیت #22792