Epic Lore & Biography

Pishdadian monarch of Iran; Goudarz recalls beginning his lifelong service to the throne during Manuchehr's era.

Shahnameh Distichs Featuring this Entity (40)

یکی پور زاد آن هنرمند ماه / چگونه سزاوار تخت و کلاه

“That accomplished moon-like lady gave birth to a son, one worthy of throne and crown.”

Fereydoon • The Birth of Manuchehr بیت #1526

می روشن آمد ز پرمایه جام / مر آن چهر دارد منوچهر نام

“'A clear wine has come from a precious goblet; since he bears such a face, his name shall be Manuchehr.'”

Fereydoon • The Birth of Manuchehr بیت #1535

چنان پروریدش که باد هوا / برو بر گذشتی نبودی روا

“He nurtured him so gently that even the morning breeze was not permitted to blow harshly upon him.”

Fereydoon • The Birth of Manuchehr بیت #1536

هنرها که آید شهان را به کار / بیاموختش نامور شهریار

“The renowned monarch taught him all the arts that are useful unto kings.”

Fereydoon • The Birth of Manuchehr بیت #1540

نیا تخت زرین و گرز گران / بدو داد و پیروزه تاج سران

“The grandfather gave him the golden throne, the heavy mace, and the turquoise crown of lords.”

Fereydoon • The Birth of Manuchehr بیت #1542

سراسر سزای منوچهر دید / دل خویش را زو پر از مهر دید

“He saw that all was worthy of Manuchehr, and his heart was filled with love for him.”

Fereydoon • The Birth of Manuchehr بیت #1548

به شاهی برو آفرین خواندند / زبرجد به تاجش برافشاندند

“They offered praises to him for his kingship and scattered emeralds upon his crown.”

Fereydoon • The Birth of Manuchehr بیت #1552

چو شد ساخته کار لشکر همه / برآمد سر شهریار از رمه

“When the army's organization was complete, the king raised his head above all the flock.”

Fereydoon • The Birth of Manuchehr بیت #1555

منوچهر را با سپاه گران / فرستد به نزدیک خواهشگران

“Let him send Manuchehr with a mighty host unto these imploring supplicants.”

Fereydoon • Salm and Tur Learn of Manuchehr بیت #1585

بدان تا چو بنده به پیشش به پای / بباشیم جاوید و اینست رای

“So that we may stand before him like servants forever, for such is our true desire.”

Fereydoon • Salm and Tur Learn of Manuchehr بیت #1586

خجسته منوچهر بر دست شاه / نشسته نهاده به سر بر کلاه

“Auspicious Manuchehr sat at the King's right hand, wearing a royal crown upon his head.”

Fereydoon • Salm and Tur Learn of Manuchehr بیت #1595

ز کردار بد پوزش آراستن / منوچهر را نزد خود خواستن

“He framed excuses for their wicked deeds, requesting that Manuchehr be sent unto them;”

Fereydoon • Salm and Tur Learn of Manuchehr بیت #1609

اگر بر منوچهرتان مهر خاست / تن ایرج نامورتان کجاست

“'If love for Manuchehr hath truly blossomed in your hearts, where is the body of renowned Iraj?'”

Fereydoon • Salm and Tur Learn of Manuchehr بیت #1619

کنون چون ز ایرج بپرداختید / به کین منوچهر بر ساختید

“'Now having finished off Iraj, have ye set your hearts to seek the blood of Manuchehr?'”

Fereydoon • Salm and Tur Learn of Manuchehr بیت #1621

فرستاده آن هول گفتار دید / نشست منوچهر سالار دید

“The messenger beheld that dreadful speech and observed the majesty of Commander Manuchehr.”

Fereydoon • Salm and Tur Learn of Manuchehr بیت #1632

و دیگر ز کردار گردان سپهر / که دارد همی بر منوچهر مهر

“And further of the deeds of the revolving heavens, which hold such love for Manuchehr.”

Fereydoon • Salm and Tur Learn of Manuchehr بیت #1645

منوچهر چون زاد سرو بلند / به کردار طهمورث دیوبند

“Manuchehr stood like a tall cypress, in majesty like Tahmuras the binder of demons.”

Fereydoon • Salm and Tur Learn of Manuchehr بیت #1660

بفرمود پس تا منوچهر شاه / ز پهلو به هامون گذارد سپاه

“He straightway commanded King Manuchehr to lead the army from the mountain flanks into the open plain.”

Fereydoon • The March of Salm and Tur Against Iran بیت #1685

چو لشکر منوچهر بر ساده دشت / برون برد آنجا ببد روز هشت

“When Manuchehr led the host onto the open plain, eight days were spent in preparing their march.”

Fereydoon • The March of Salm and Tur Against Iran بیت #1691

منوچهر گفت ای سرافراز شاه / کی آید کسی پیش تو کینه خواه

“Manuchehr said: 'O exalted King, who would dare come before thee seeking revenge?'”

Fereydoon • The March of Salm and Tur Against Iran بیت #1693

منوچهر با قارن پیلتن / برون آمد از بیشهٔ نارون

“Manuchehr, alongside the elephant-bodied Qaran, came forth from the Narvan Forest.”

Fereydoon • The March of Salm and Tur Against Iran بیت #1713

رده بر کشیده ز هر سو سپاه / منوچهر با سرو در قلب‌گاه

“With rows drawn up on every side, Manuchehr stood at the center with King Sarv.”

Fereydoon • The March of Salm and Tur Against Iran بیت #1716

بدو گفت نزد منوچهر شو / بگویش که ای بی‌پدر شاه نو

“Tur said to him: 'Go to Manuchehr, and say to him: O new king who hast no father!'”

Fereydoon • The March of Salm and Tur Against Iran بیت #1726

منوچهر خندید و گفت آنگهی / که چونین نگوید مگر ابلهی

“Manuchehr smiled and then declared: 'None but a fool would utter words such as these!'”

Fereydoon • The March of Salm and Tur Against Iran بیت #1736

منوچهر برخاست از قلب‌گاه / ابا جوشن و تیغ و رومی کلاه

“Manuchehr arose from the center of the host, arrayed in mail, sword, and a Roman helmet.”

Fereydoon • The First Battle of Manuchehr Against Salm and Tur بیت #1760

چپ و راست و قلب و جناح سپاه / بیاراست لشکر چو بایست شاه

“Left, right, center, and flanks—the king arrayed the army as behooved a monarch.”

Fereydoon • The First Battle of Manuchehr Against Salm and Tur بیت #1763

همه چیرگی با منوچهر بود / کزو مغز گیتی پر از مهر بود

“Total mastery lay with Manuchehr, for the world's heart was filled with love for him.”

Fereydoon • The First Battle of Manuchehr Against Salm and Tur بیت #1771

چو کارآگهان آگهی یافتند / دوان زی منوچهر بشتافتند

“When the intelligence-gatherers learned of this, they rushed swiftly toward Manuchehr.”

Fereydoon • The Midnight Raid and the Slaying of Tur بیت #1779

رسیدند پیش منوچهر شاه / بگفتند تا برنشاند سپاه

“They came before King Manuchehr and urged him to mobilize his army.”

Fereydoon • The Midnight Raid and the Slaying of Tur بیت #1780

منوچهر بشنید و بگشاد گوش / سوی چاره شد مرد بسیار هوش

“Manuchehr heard and gave heed; being a man of great intellect, he sought a remedy.”

Fereydoon • The Midnight Raid and the Slaying of Tur بیت #1781

برآورد شاه از کمین‌گاه سر / نبد تور را از دو رویه گذر

“Then the king rose from his ambush; Tur had no escape on either side.”

Fereydoon • The Midnight Raid and the Slaying of Tur بیت #1792

دمان از پس ایدر منوچهر شاه / رسید اندر آن نامور کینه خواه

“Storming swiftly behind came King Manuchehr; the famous avenger caught up to him.”

Fereydoon • The Midnight Raid and the Slaying of Tur بیت #1794

یکی نیزه انداخت بر پشت او / نگونسار شد خنجر از مشت او

“He hurled a spear straight into Tur's back, causing the dagger to tumble from his fist.”

Fereydoon • The Midnight Raid and the Slaying of Tur بیت #1795

ز زین برگرفتش به کردار باد / بزد بر زمین‌، داد‌ِ مردی بداد

“He lifted him from the saddle like the wind and smashed him to the ground, fulfilling the duty of manhood.”

Fereydoon • The Midnight Raid and the Slaying of Tur بیت #1796

سرش را هم آنگه ز تن دور کرد / دد و دام را از تنش سور کرد

“He instantly severed Tur's head from his body, offering his flesh as a feast for wild beasts.”

Fereydoon • The Midnight Raid and the Slaying of Tur بیت #1797

بیامد به لشکرگه خویش باز / به دیدار آن لشکر سرفراز

“He returned to his military camp to rejoin his proud and exalted host.”

Fereydoon • The Midnight Raid and the Slaying of Tur بیت #1798

به شاه آفریدون یکی نامه کرد / ز مشک و ز عنبر سر خامه کرد

“He wrote a letter to King Fereydun, perfuming the nib with musk and ambergris.”

Fereydoon • Manuchehr Sends the Severed Head of Tur to Fereydun بیت #1799

رسیدم به خوبی بتوران زمین / سپه برکشیدیم و جستیم کین

“I arrived safely in the land of Turan; we marched our army forth and sought vengeance.”

Fereydoon • Manuchehr Sends the Severed Head of Tur to Fereydun بیت #1805

کمین ساختم از پس پشت اوی / نماندم به جز باد در مشت اوی

“I prepared an ambush behind his rear, leaving him with nothing in his grip but the wind.”

Fereydoon • Manuchehr Sends the Severed Head of Tur to Fereydun بیت #1809

یکایک چو از جنگ برگاشت روی / پی اندر گرفتم رسیدم بدوی

“As soon as he turned his face from the battle in flight, I pursued him closely and reached him.”

Fereydoon • Manuchehr Sends the Severed Head of Tur to Fereydun بیت #1810