Epic Lore & Biography

The elder paladin and patriarch of the House of Kashvad. During the council of accession, despite deep grief over the loss of his sons (Giev and Rohham) and grandson (Bizhan), he reaffirmed his oath of fealty to the newly crowned King Lohrasp.

Shahnameh Distichs Featuring this Entity (40)

پس آنگه سپاهان به گودرز داد / ورا کام و فرمان آن مرز داد

“Then he granted the province of Ispahan to Gudarz, giving him full authority over that march.”

Kay Kavus • Kavus's Triumphant Return to Iran, Bestowal of Honors upon Rostam, and the Reign of Justice بیت #5497

چو از دژ رها کرد کاووس را / همان گیو و گودرز و هم طوس را

“When he released Kavus from the fortress, as well as Gev, Gudarz, and Tus,”

Hamavaran • Rostam's Triumph over the Three Monarchs and the Liberation of Kay Kavus بیت #5788

به رستم چنین گفت گودرز پیر / که تا کرد مادر مرا سیر شیر

“Old Gudarz spoke thus to Rostam: 'Since my mother first nursed me with her milk,'”

Hamavaran • The Rescue of Kavus, the Scolding of Gudarz, and the Forty-Day Penance بیت #5925

بدو گفت گودرز بیمارستان / ترا جای زیباتر از شارستان

“Gudarz said to him: 'A hospital is a much fitter home for thee than a royal city!'”

Hamavaran • The Rescue of Kavus, the Scolding of Gudarz, and the Forty-Day Penance بیت #5930

به گودرز گفت آن زمان پهلوان / کز ایدر برو زود روشن روان

“Then the hero said to Gudarz: 'Depart from here at once with an enlightened heart;'”

Sohrab • Rostam's Plea for the Panacea and the Cruel Refusal of Kay Kavus بیت #7089

بیامد سپهبد بکردار باد / به کاووس یکسر پیامش بداد

“The commander went swift as the wind and delivered Rostam's message entirely to Kavus.”

Sohrab • Rostam's Plea for the Panacea and the Cruel Refusal of Kay Kavus بیت #7096

چو بشنید گودرز برگشت زود / بر رستم آمد به کردار دود

“When Gudarz heard this, he turned back quickly and returned to Rostam like swift smoke.”

Sohrab • Rostam's Plea for the Panacea and the Cruel Refusal of Kay Kavus بیت #7103

بدو گفت خوی بد شهریار / درختیست خنگی همیشه به بار

“He told him: 'The wicked nature of the King is a barren tree that ever bears sour fruit.'”

Sohrab • Rostam's Plea for the Panacea and the Cruel Refusal of Kay Kavus بیت #7104

پسر را بفرمود گودرز پیر / به توران شدن کار را ناگزیر

“Aged Gudarz commanded his son that going to Turan was an inevitable task.”

Siavosh • Giv's Seven-Year Quest: Finding Kay Khosrow and the Battle Against Piran's Forces بیت #10282

چنین داد پاسخ ورا شهریار / که تو گیو گودرزی ای نامدار

“The prince answered him thus: 'Thou art Giv, son of Goudarz, O illustrious knight!'”

Siavosh • Giv's Seven-Year Quest: Finding Kay Khosrow and the Battle Against Piran's Forces بیت #10328

بدو گفت گیو ای سر راستان / ز گودرز با تو که زد داستان

“Giv said to him: 'O chief of the righteous! Who has told thee tales of Goudarz?'”

Siavosh • Giv's Seven-Year Quest: Finding Kay Khosrow and the Battle Against Piran's Forces بیت #10329

بدو گفت ز ایدر برو باصفهان / بر نیو گودرز کشوادگان

“He bade him: 'Go hence unto Isfahan, to the valiant Gudarz, son of Kashvad.'”

Siavosh • The Arrival of Kai Khosrow, the Succession Dispute of Tus and Gudarz, and Fariburz's Failure at Bahman Fortress بیت #10703

فرستادهٔ گیو روشن روان / نخستین بیامد بر پهلوان

“The enlightened messenger of Gev arrived first before the great champion Gudarz.”

Siavosh • The Arrival of Kai Khosrow, the Succession Dispute of Tus and Gudarz, and Fariburz's Failure at Bahman Fortress بیت #10707

پیامش همی گفت و نامه بداد / جهان پهلوان نامه بر سر نهاد

“He delivered the message and handed over the letter; the world-champion placed the letter upon his head in reverence.”

Siavosh • The Arrival of Kai Khosrow, the Succession Dispute of Tus and Gudarz, and Fariburz's Failure at Bahman Fortress بیت #10708

بیاراست گودرز کاخ بلند / همه دیبهٔ خسروانی فگند

“Gudarz adorned his lofty palace, spreading royal brocades throughout.”

Siavosh • The Arrival of Kai Khosrow, the Succession Dispute of Tus and Gudarz, and Fariburz's Failure at Bahman Fortress بیت #10716

چو چشم سپهبد برآمد به شاه / همان گیو را دید با او به راه

“When the chief champion's eyes fell upon the prince, he saw Gev riding by his side.”

Siavosh • The Arrival of Kai Khosrow, the Succession Dispute of Tus and Gudarz, and Fariburz's Failure at Bahman Fortress بیت #10723

فرو ریخت از دیدگان آب زرد / ز درد سیاوش بسی یاد کرد

“Pale tears streamed from Gudarz's eyes as he remembered with aching grief the tragedy of Siyavash.”

Siavosh • The Arrival of Kai Khosrow, the Succession Dispute of Tus and Gudarz, and Fariburz's Failure at Bahman Fortress بیت #10725

ببوسید چشم و سر گیو گفت / که بیرون کشیدی سپهر از نهفت

“Gudarz kissed Gev's eyes and head, saying: 'Thou hast drawn forth secret destiny from the heavens!'”

Siavosh • The Arrival of Kai Khosrow, the Succession Dispute of Tus and Gudarz, and Fariburz's Failure at Bahman Fortress بیت #10732

سوی خانهٔ پهلوان آمدند / همه شاد و روشن روان آمدند

“They arrived at the hero's abode, all filled with joy and radiant spirits.”

Siavosh • The Arrival of Kai Khosrow, the Succession Dispute of Tus and Gudarz, and Fariburz's Failure at Bahman Fortress بیت #10734

همی رفت گودرز با شهریار / چو آمد بدان گلشن زرنگار

“Gudarz accompanied the monarch; when he arrived at that golden garden...”

Siavosh • The Arrival of Kai Khosrow, the Succession Dispute of Tus and Gudarz, and Fariburz's Failure at Bahman Fortress بیت #10765

ازان کار گودرز شد تیز مغز / برِ او پیامی فرستاد نغز

“At this defiance, Gudarz grew fierce of mood and dispatched an eloquent message unto him.”

Siavosh • The Arrival of Kai Khosrow, the Succession Dispute of Tus and Gudarz, and Fariburz's Failure at Bahman Fortress بیت #10769

بدو گفت با طوس نوذر بگوی / که هنگام شادی بهانه مجوی

“[Gudarz] said to him: 'Tell Tus, son of Naudar, not to seek excuses in this hour of joy!'”

Siavosh • The Arrival of Kai Khosrow, the Succession Dispute of Tus and Gudarz, and Fariburz's Failure at Bahman Fortress بیت #10771

اگر تو بپیچی ز فرمان شاه / مرا با تو کین خیزد و رزمگاه

“'If you turn aside from the King's command, enmity and battle shall spark between us.'”

Siavosh • The Arrival of Kai Khosrow, the Succession Dispute of Tus and Gudarz, and Fariburz's Failure at Bahman Fortress بیت #10774

فرستاده گیوست پیغام من / به دستوری نامدار انجمن

“'My messenger is Giv, delivering my word by the leave of this renowned assembly.'”

Siavosh • The Arrival of Kai Khosrow, the Succession Dispute of Tus and Gudarz, and Fariburz's Failure at Bahman Fortress بیت #10775

ز پیش پدر گیو بنمود پشت / دلش پر ز گفتارهای درشت

“Giv turned his back from his father's presence, his heart brimming with fierce words.”

Siavosh • The Arrival of Kai Khosrow, the Succession Dispute of Tus and Gudarz, and Fariburz's Failure at Bahman Fortress بیت #10776

بیامد به گودرز کشواد گفت / که فر و خرد نیست با طوس جفت

“He came to Goudarz, son of Kashvad, and said: "Neither divine glory nor wisdom is paired with Tous.”

Siavosh • The Arrival of Kai Khosrow, the Succession Dispute of Tus and Gudarz, and Fariburz's Failure at Bahman Fortress بیت #10791

برآشفت گودرز و گفت از مهان / همی طوس کم باید اندر جهان

“Goudarz grew enraged and said: "Among the nobles, Tous's presence should be diminished in this world!"”

Siavosh • The Arrival of Kai Khosrow, the Succession Dispute of Tus and Gudarz, and Fariburz's Failure at Bahman Fortress بیت #10793

نبیره پسر داشت هفتاد و هشت / بزد کوس ز ایوان به میدان گذشت

“He had seventy-eight sons and grandsons; he sounded the drums of war and marched from the palace to the field.”

Siavosh • The Arrival of Kai Khosrow, the Succession Dispute of Tus and Gudarz, and Fariburz's Failure at Bahman Fortress بیت #10794

چو گودرز را دید و چندان سپاه / کزو تیره شد روی خورشید و ماه

“When he saw Goudarz and so vast an army that the face of the sun and moon grew dark from their dust,”

Siavosh • The Arrival of Kai Khosrow, the Succession Dispute of Tus and Gudarz, and Fariburz's Failure at Bahman Fortress بیت #10798

بر طوس و گودرز کشوادگان / گزیده سرافراز آزادگان

“And sent word to Tous and Goudarz, son of Kashvad, those chosen and exalted nobles,”

Siavosh • The Arrival of Kai Khosrow, the Succession Dispute of Tus and Gudarz, and Fariburz's Failure at Bahman Fortress بیت #10811

بشد طوس و گودرز نزدیک شاه / زبان برگشادند بر پیش گاه

“Tus and Gudarz both stepped before the King, and unleashed their words in the royal presence.”

Siavosh • The Arrival of Kai Khosrow, the Succession Dispute of Tus and Gudarz, and Fariburz's Failure at Bahman Fortress بیت #10813

بدو گفت شاه ای خردمند پیر / منه زهر برنده بر جام شیر

“The King said to Gudarz, 'O wise elder, pour not lethal poison into this vessel of sweet milk!”

Siavosh • The Arrival of Kai Khosrow, the Succession Dispute of Tus and Gudarz, and Fariburz's Failure at Bahman Fortress بیت #10814

بدو گفت گودرز کای کم خرد / ترا بخرد از مردمان نشمرد

“Gudarz retorted, 'O foolish man! No wise person counts thee among the intelligent.”

Siavosh • The Arrival of Kai Khosrow, the Succession Dispute of Tus and Gudarz, and Fariburz's Failure at Bahman Fortress بیت #10819

سلیح من ار با منستی کنون / بر و یالت آغشته گشتی به خون

“If my weapons were now at my side, thy chest and neck would be drenched in blood!'”

Siavosh • The Arrival of Kai Khosrow, the Succession Dispute of Tus and Gudarz, and Fariburz's Failure at Bahman Fortress بیت #10829

بدو گفت طوس ای جهاندیده پیر / سخن گوی لیکن همه دلپذیر

“Tus answered him, 'O world-experienced elder, speak thy words, yet keep them pleasing and polite!”

Siavosh • The Arrival of Kai Khosrow, the Succession Dispute of Tus and Gudarz, and Fariburz's Failure at Bahman Fortress بیت #10830

بدو گفت گودرز چندین مگوی / که چندین نبینم ترا آب روی

“Gudarz replied, 'Boast not so greatly, for I see in thee no such honor or repute.'”

Siavosh • The Arrival of Kai Khosrow, the Succession Dispute of Tus and Gudarz, and Fariburz's Failure at Bahman Fortress بیت #10834

به کاووس گفت ای جهاندار شاه / تو دل را مگردان ز آیین و راه

“Then turning to Kavus he said, 'O King of the world, turn not thy heart from righteous custom.”

Siavosh • The Arrival of Kai Khosrow, the Succession Dispute of Tus and Gudarz, and Fariburz's Failure at Bahman Fortress بیت #10835

بدو گفت کاووس کاین رای نیست / که فرزند هر دو به دل بر یکیست

“Kavus said to him, 'This is no wise counsel, for both youths are equally dear to my heart.”

Siavosh • The Arrival of Kai Khosrow, the Succession Dispute of Tus and Gudarz, and Fariburz's Failure at Bahman Fortress بیت #10839

چو بشنید گودرز و طوس این سخن / که افگند سالار هشیار بن

“When Gudarz and Tus heard these words, knowing the wise ruler had laid a sound foundation,”

Siavosh • The Arrival of Kai Khosrow, the Succession Dispute of Tus and Gudarz, and Fariburz's Failure at Bahman Fortress بیت #10846

برین هر دو گشتند همداستان / ندانست ازین به کسی داستان

“They both agreed to this decree, for no man could conceive a better plan than this.”

Siavosh • The Arrival of Kai Khosrow, the Succession Dispute of Tus and Gudarz, and Fariburz's Failure at Bahman Fortress بیت #10847