Epic Lore & Biography

Legendary Pishdadian king of the Golden Age. On his deathbed, Shapur instructed his son Ormazd to study the Book of Jamshid day and night to learn the true art of righteous governance.

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گرانمایه جمشید فرزند او / کمر بست یک‌دل پر از پند او

“Noble Jamshid, his illustrious son, girt his loins with a unified heart filled with his father's counsel.”

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برآمد بر آن تخت فرّخ پدر / به رسم کیان بر سرش تاج زر

“He ascended his auspicious father's throne, placing the crown of gold upon his head according to royal rite.”

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کمر بست با فرّ شاهنشهی / جهان گشت سرتاسر او را رهی

“Arrayed with the Divine Glory of kingship, he girded himself, and the world entire became obedient to his rule.”

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زمانه بر آسود از داوری / به فرمان او دیو و مرغ و پری

“Time rested free from strife; demon, bird, and fairy all stood subject to his command.”

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جهان را فزوده بدو آبروی / فروزان شده تخت شاهی بدوی

“The world gained splendor through him, and the throne of kingship shone brightly with his presence.”

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منم گفت با فرّهٔ ایزدی / همم شهریاری همم موبدی

“"I am endowed with the Divine Glory," he declared; "to me belongs the royal crown, and to me the sacred priesthood."”

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بدان را ز بد دست کوته کنم / روان را سوی روشنی ره کنم

“"I shall restrain the hands of the evil from wickedness, and guide souls along the path of light."”

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نخست آلت جنگ را دست برد / در نام جستن به گردان سپرد

“First, he turned his hand to fashioning weapons of war, opening the gate of renown to heroes.”

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به فرّ کیی نرم کرد آهنا / چو خود و زره کرد و چون جوشنا

“By virtue of his royal glory he softened iron, forging helmets, coats of mail, and cuirasses.”

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چو خفتان و تیغ و چو برگستوان / همه کرد پیدا به روشن روان

“With an enlightened spirit he brought forth doublets, swords, and horse-armor for all to behold.”

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بدین اندرون سال پنجاه رنج / ببرد و از این چند بنهاد گنج

“For fifty years he labored in this craft, amassing treasures of iron and war.”

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دگر پنجه اندیشهٔ جامه کرد / که پوشند هنگام ننگ و نبرد

“Another fifty years he devoted to the thought of garments, to be worn in peace and in battle.”

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ز کتّان و ابریشم و موی قز / قصب کرد پر مایه دیبا و خز

“From linen, silk, spun thread, and fine fur, he wove precious brocade, satin, and rich fabrics.”

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بیاموختشان رشتن و تافتن / به تار اندرون پود را بافتن

“He taught them to spin and twist threads, and to interweave the woof into the warp.”

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چو شد بافته شستن و دوختن / گرفتند از او یک‌سر آموختن

“Once woven, they learned from him the arts of washing and tailoring garments.”

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چو این کرده شد ساز دیگر نهاد / زمانه بدو شاد و او نیز شاد

“When this was accomplished, he laid foundations for another craft, time rejoicing in him as he rejoiced in time.”

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ز هر انجمن پیشه‌ور گرد کرد / بدین اندرون نیز پنجاه خورد

“He gathered artisans from every assembly, devoting fifty years more to organizing the estates of men.”

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جدا کردشان از میان گروه / پرستنده را جایگه کرد کوه

“He separated them from the main body of people, appointing the quiet mountains as the sanctuary for worshipers.”

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بدین اندرون سال پنجاه نیز / بخورد و بورزید و بخشید چیز

“In establishing these orderings he spent another fifty years, enjoying prosperity, laboring, and bestowing wealth.”

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از این هر یکی را یکی پایگاه / سزاوار بگزید و بنمود راه

“To each of these classes he assigned a worthy status, defining their proper paths and boundaries.”

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که تا هر کس اندازهٔ خویش را / ببیند بداند کم و بیش را

“So that each person might perceive their own measure, recognizing the limits of their high or modest place.”

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بفرمود پس دیو ناپاک را / به آب اندر آمیختن خاک را

“Then he commanded the impure demons to mix water with earth.”

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ز خارا گهر جست یک روزگار / همی کرد از او روشنی خواستار

“For a long season he sought jewels within hard granite, desiring to draw light from rock.”

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به چنگ آمدش چند گونه گهر / چو یاقوت و بیجاده و سیم و زر

“Thus he obtained precious gems of diverse kinds—ruby, garnet, silver, and gold.”

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ز خارا به افسون برون آورید / شد آراسته بندها را کلید

“By his spell-bound mastery he extracted them from the granite, unlocking the hidden treasures of nature.”

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دگر بوی‌های خوش آورد باز / که دارند مردم به بویش نیاز

“Next he brought forth sweet fragrances, such as humankind desires for delight and solace.”

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پزشکی و درمان هر دردمند / در تندرستی و راه گزند

“He founded medicine and the healing of every ailment, uncovering the pathways of health and the causes of affliction.”

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همان رازها کرد نیز آشکار / جهان را نیامد چنو خواستار

“He also revealed deep secrets of nature; never had the world seen a seeker and ruler like him.”

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گذر کرد از آن پس به کشتی بر آب / ز کشور به کشور گرفتی شتاب

“Thereafter he crossed the waters upon ships, hastening swiftly from realm to realm across the seas.”

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به جمشید بر گوهر افشاندند / مر آن روز را روز نو خواندند

“They showered jewels upon Jamshid and named that glorious day the 'New Day' (Nowruz).”

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به جمشید بر تیره‌گون گشت روز / همی کاست آن فرّ گیتی‌فروز

“Day turned into darkness for Jamshid, and that world-illuminating grace steadily diminished.”

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سیه گشت رخشنده روز سپید / گسستند پیوند از جمّشید

“The shining white day turned to dark night, and the people severed their bonds of loyalty to Jamshid.”

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بر او تیره شد فرّهٔ ایزدی / به کژی گرایید و نابخردی

“The Divine Glory grew dim upon him, as he inclined toward deceit and foolishness.”

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سپه کرده و جنگ را ساخته / دل از مهر جمشید پرداخته

“They raised armies and prepared for war, their hearts completely emptied of love for Jamshid.”

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سوی تخت جمشید بنهاد روی / چو انگشتری کرد گیتی بروی

“He set his face toward the throne of Jamshid, enclosing the world around him like a signet ring.”

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چو جمشید را بخت شد کندرو / به تنگ اندر آمد جهاندار نو

“When Jamshid's fortune grew slow and sluggish, the new ruler pressed him into dire straits.”

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برفت و بدو داد تخت و کلاه / بزرگی و دیهیم و گنج و سپاه

“Jamshid fled, surrendering throne and crown, greatness and diadem, treasure and army.”

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چو صد سالش اندر جهان کس ندید / بر او نام شاهی و او ناپدید

“For a hundred years no man beheld him in the world; his royal title remained, yet he was nowhere to be seen.”

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صدم سال روزی به دریای چین / پدید آمد آن شاه ناپاک دین

“On a day in the hundredth year, by the Sea of China, that monarch of compromised faith reappeared.”

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نهان گشته بود از بد اژدها / نیامد به فرجام هم ز او رها

“He had hidden long from the dragon's malice, yet in the end he could not escape his clutches.”

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