Epic Lore & Biography

Kianian monarch who succeeded Kay Khosrow. Rostam dismisses Luhrasp's fame and lineage during his debate with Esfandiyar, noting that Zal disdained Luhrasp's ascension.

Shahnameh Distichs Featuring this Entity (21)

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

بفرمود لهراسپ تا مهتران / برفتند چندی ز لشکر سران

“Luhrasp ordered the noble lords and several warlords of the host to gather.”

Lohrasp • Goshtasp's Demand for the Throne, His Grievance, and Nighttime Flight to India بیت #22669

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

به شبگیر لهراسپ آگاه شد / غمی گشت و شادیش کوتاه شد

“At daybreak, Luhrasp learned of the flight; he grew grief-stricken and his joy turned to sorrow.”

Lohrasp • Goshtasp's Demand for the Throne, His Grievance, and Nighttime Flight to India بیت #22695

برفت و بر اندیشه بر بود دیر / بفرمود تا پیش او شد زریر

“He brooded long in deep thought, then ordered Zarir to be brought before him.”

Lohrasp • Goshtasp's Demand for the Throne, His Grievance, and Nighttime Flight to India بیت #22700

تو باشی بدین بد مرا دستگیر / ببخشای بر جان لهراسپ پیر

“Be my helper against this evil, and have mercy upon the soul of old Luhrasp.”

Lohrasp • Goshtasp Slays the Forest Dragon-Wolf and the Deceit of Mirin بیت #23017

شود پادشا  ،چون پدر بشنود / خروشان شود زان سپس نغنود

“Should overcome me, when my father hears of it, he will cry out in agony and sleep no more.”

Lohrasp • Goshtasp Slays the Forest Dragon-Wolf and the Deceit of Mirin بیت #23019

بماند پر از درد چون بیهشان / به هر کس خروشان و جویا نشان

“He will remain steeped in grief like one distraught, crying to everyone in search of news of me.”

Lohrasp • Goshtasp Slays the Forest Dragon-Wolf and the Deceit of Mirin بیت #23020

به بلخ اندرونست لهراسپ شاه / نماندست از ایرانیان و سپاه

“King Luhrasp remains in Balkh, but no army or Iranian force is left there with him,”

Goshtasp • Goshtasp's Journey to Zabulistan and Arjasp's Preparation for Invasion بیت #24538

مهان را همه خواند شاه چگل / ابر جنگ لهراسپشان داد دل

“The King of Chegel summoned all his nobles and heartened them for war against Luhrasp.”

Goshtasp • Goshtasp's Journey to Zabulistan and Arjasp's Preparation for Invasion بیت #24542

ندید اندرون شاه گشتاسپ را / پرستنده‌ای دید و لهراسپ را

“Inside he did not see King Goshtasp; he saw only worshippers and Luhrasp.”

Goshtasp • Goshtasp's Journey to Zabulistan and Arjasp's Preparation for Invasion بیت #24553

ز کهرم چو لهراسپ آگاه شد / غمی گشت و با رنج همراه شد

“When Luhrasp became aware of Kahram, he grew sorrowful and was bound to anguish.”

Goshtasp • Arjasp's Command to Kahram: The Raid on Balkh, the Fall of Luhrasp, and the Burning of the Sacred Temple بیت #24610

چو توران سپاه اندر آمد به تنگ / بپوشید لهراسپ خفتان جنگ

“As the army of Turan pressed close, Luhrasp put on the coat of battle armor.”

Goshtasp • Arjasp's Command to Kahram: The Raid on Balkh, the Fall of Luhrasp, and the Burning of the Sacred Temple بیت #24617

چو لهراسپ اندر میانه بماند / به بیچارگی نام یزدان بخواند

“As Luhrasp was left trapped in the middle, in helplessness he called upon the name of God.”

Goshtasp • Arjasp's Command to Kahram: The Raid on Balkh, the Fall of Luhrasp, and the Burning of the Sacred Temple بیت #24627

که این نامور شاه لهراسپ است / که پورش جهاندار گشتاسپ است

“'For this is the renowned King Luhrasp, whose son is the ruler of the world, Goshtasp!'”

Goshtasp • Arjasp's Command to Kahram: The Raid on Balkh, the Fall of Luhrasp, and the Burning of the Sacred Temple بیت #24638

چو از تن ببرم سر ارجاسپ را / درخشان کنم جان لهراسپ را

“'When I sever Arjasp's head from his trunk, I shall illuminate the soul of King Lohrasp.'”

7esfandyar • The Night Crossing of the Bottomless Sea, the Slaying of Gorgsar, and the Despair before the Impenetrable Iron Fortress بیت #25477

چه مایه جهان داشت لهراسپ شاه / نکردی گذر سوی آن بارگاه

“'For how long did King Luhrasp rule the world, yet you never crossed the threshold of his court?'”

Esfandyar • Esfandiyar’s Embassy: The Words to Bahman and the Ultimatum to Rostam بیت #26162

وزو شاه کیخسرو پاک و راد / که لهراسپ را تاج بر سر نهاد

“'And from him, the pure and noble King Kay Khosrow, who placed the crown upon Luhrasp's head?'”

Esfandyar • Rostam's Boast and Trial of Strength with Esfandiyar بیت #26668

که لهراسپ را شاه بایست خواند / ازو در جهان نام چندین نماند

“'That Luhrasp had to be called king, though no great fame of his remained in the world!'”

Esfandyar • Rostam's Boast and Trial of Strength with Esfandiyar بیت #26670

چه نازی بدین تاج گشتاسپی / بدین تازه آیین لهراسپی

“'Why do you take such pride in this Goshtaspi crown, and in this new faith of Luhrasp?'”

Esfandyar • Rostam's Boast and Trial of Strength with Esfandiyar بیت #26671