A formidable Turanian champion and brother of Piran, cited by Piran during his discussion with Rostam as one of the few fierce young warriors remaining in Turan.
بیامد پر از خون دو رخ پیلسم / روان پر ز داغ و رخان پر ز نم
“Pilsam arrived, his two cheeks flushed with blood, his soul filled with anguish and his eyes with tears.”
Siavosh • The Martyrdom of Siyavash, the Rescue of Farangis, and Her Journey to Khotan
بیت #9552
به نزدیک لهاک و فرشیدورد / سراسر سخنها همه یاد کرد
“He hastened to Lahhak and Farshidvard and recounted all that had transpired.”
Siavosh • The Martyrdom of Siyavash, the Rescue of Farangis, and Her Journey to Khotan
بیت #9553
که دوزخ به از بوم افراسیاب / نباید بدین کشور آرام و خواب
“Saying: 'Hell is far better than the domain of Afrasiab! We must no longer seek sleep or rest in this land.'”
Siavosh • The Martyrdom of Siyavash, the Rescue of Farangis, and Her Journey to Khotan
بیت #9554
بتازیم و نزدیک پیران شویم / به تیمار و درد اسیران شویم
“'Let us ride swiftly unto Piran, and share in the grief and protection of the captives!'”
Siavosh • The Martyrdom of Siyavash, the Rescue of Farangis, and Her Journey to Khotan
بیت #9555
سه اسپ گرانمایه کردند زین / همی برنوشتند گفتی زمین
“They saddled three precious noble steeds, galloping so swiftly they seemed to roll up the earth beneath them.”
Siavosh • The Martyrdom of Siyavash, the Rescue of Farangis, and Her Journey to Khotan
بیت #9556
به پیران رسیدند هر سه سوار / رخان پر ز خون همچو ابر بهار
“All three horsemen reached Piran, their faces streaming with tears like spring rain.”
Siavosh • The Martyrdom of Siyavash, the Rescue of Farangis, and Her Journey to Khotan
بیت #9557
بدو پیلسم گفت بشتاب زود / که دردی بدین درد و سختی فزود
“Pilsam urged him: 'Hasten quickly! For another agony has been added to this devastating grief!'”
Siavosh • The Martyrdom of Siyavash, the Rescue of Farangis, and Her Journey to Khotan
بیت #9568
بیامد ز قلب سپه پیلسم / دلش پر ز خون کرده چهره دژم
“From the center of the army came Pilsam, his heart filled with blood and his face grim.”
Siavosh • Afrasiab's Mourning for Surkheh, the Fall of Pilsam, and the Flight of the King
بیت #9984
چنین گفت با شاه توران سپاه / که‌ای پرهنر خسرو نیک‌خواه
“Thus he spoke to the King of the Turanian army: 'O accomplished and benevolent monarch!'”
Siavosh • Afrasiab's Mourning for Surkheh, the Fall of Pilsam, and the Flight of the King
بیت #9985
بدو گفت کاین مرد برنا و تیز / همی بر تن خویش دارد ستیز
“He said to him: 'This young and impetuous man is seeking his own undoing through reckless combat.”
Siavosh • Afrasiab's Mourning for Surkheh, the Fall of Pilsam, and the Flight of the King
بیت #9996
به پیران چنین گفت پس پیلسم / کزین پهلوان دل ندارد دژم
“Then Pilsam spoke to Piran thus: 'My heart feels no dread toward this Iranian champion,”
Siavosh • Afrasiab's Mourning for Surkheh, the Fall of Pilsam, and the Flight of the King
بیت #10002
که گر من کنم جنگ جنگی نهنگ / نیارم به بخت تو بر شاه ننگ
“For if I battle this fierce and warlike dragon, by your good fortune I shall bring no shame upon the King.”
Siavosh • Afrasiab's Mourning for Surkheh, the Fall of Pilsam, and the Flight of the King
بیت #10003
به پیش تو با نامور چار گرد / چه کردم تو دیدی ز من دست برد
“Before your very eyes, against four famed heroes, you witnessed how I emerged victorious.”
Siavosh • Afrasiab's Mourning for Surkheh, the Fall of Pilsam, and the Flight of the King
بیت #10004
همانا کنون زورم افزونترست / شکستن دل من نه اندرخورست
“Indeed, my strength is even greater now; to break my spirit with fear is unworthy of you.”
Siavosh • Afrasiab's Mourning for Surkheh, the Fall of Pilsam, and the Flight of the King
بیت #10005
برآید به دست من این کارکرد / به گرد در اختر بد مگرد
“This heroic deed shall be achieved by my hand; do not let your mind dwell upon ill-omened stars.'”
Siavosh • Afrasiab's Mourning for Surkheh, the Fall of Pilsam, and the Flight of the King
بیت #10006
چو بشنید زو این سخن شهریار / یکی اسپ شایستهٔ کارزار
“When the Sovereign heard these words from him, he granted him a charger worthy of the battle-field,”
Siavosh • Afrasiab's Mourning for Surkheh, the Fall of Pilsam, and the Flight of the King
بیت #10007
بدو داد با تیغ و برگستوان / همان نیزه و درع و خود گوان
“And bestowed a sword, war-barding, spear, mail, and a helmet fitting for a mighty champion.”
Siavosh • Afrasiab's Mourning for Surkheh, the Fall of Pilsam, and the Flight of the King
بیت #10008
بیاراست آن جنگ را پیلسم / همی راند چون شیر با باد و دم
“Pilsam arrayed himself for combat and charged forth like a lion, with the speed of wind and fury.”
Siavosh • Afrasiab's Mourning for Surkheh, the Fall of Pilsam, and the Flight of the King
بیت #10009
برآویختند آن دو جنگی به هم / دمان گیو گودرز با پیلسم
“Those two warriors locked in combat: roaring Gev, son of Goudarz, against fierce Pilsam.”
Siavosh • Afrasiab's Mourning for Surkheh, the Fall of Pilsam, and the Flight of the King
بیت #10013
یکی نیزه زد گیو را کز نهیب / برون آمدش هر دو پا از رکیب
“Pilsam struck Gev with such a mighty spear-thrust that from the terrifying impact both his feet slipped from the stirrups.”
Siavosh • Afrasiab's Mourning for Surkheh, the Fall of Pilsam, and the Flight of the King
بیت #10014
یکی تیغ بر نیزهٔ پیلسم / بزد نیزه از تیغ او شد قلم
“He struck a heavy sword blow upon Pilsam's lance, snapping the spear into a stub like a reed pen.”
Siavosh • Afrasiab's Mourning for Surkheh, the Fall of Pilsam, and the Flight of the King
بیت #10016
دگر باره زد بر سر ترگ اوی / شکسته شد آن تیغ پرخاشجوی
“Then he struck once more upon Pilsam's helmet, but the battle-seeking blade shattered with the blow.”
Siavosh • Afrasiab's Mourning for Surkheh, the Fall of Pilsam, and the Flight of the King
بیت #10017
همی گشت با آن دو یل پیلسم / به میدان به کردار شیر دژم
“Yet Pilsam fought on against both heroes in the battlefield, wheeling like a raging lion.”
Siavosh • Afrasiab's Mourning for Surkheh, the Fall of Pilsam, and the Flight of the King
بیت #10018
بدانست رستم که جز پیلسم / ز ترکان ندارد کس آن زور و دم
“Rostam knew well that among the Turks none save Pilsam possessed such strength and martial spirit.”
Siavosh • Afrasiab's Mourning for Surkheh, the Fall of Pilsam, and the Flight of the King
بیت #10021
که گر پیلسم از بد روزگار / خرد یابد و بند آموزگار
“That if Pilsam, despite evil fortune, should gain wisdom and heed the guidance of a master,”
Siavosh • Afrasiab's Mourning for Surkheh, the Fall of Pilsam, and the Flight of the King
بیت #10024
شوم برگرایم تن پیلسم / ببینم که دارد پی و شاخ و دم
“'I shall go and test Pilsam's body myself, to see what roots, horns, and tail he truly possesses!'”
Siavosh • Afrasiab's Mourning for Surkheh, the Fall of Pilsam, and the Flight of the King
بیت #10028
چنین گفت کای نامور پیلسم / مرا خواستی تا بسوزی به دم
“He shouted: 'O renowned Pilsam! You sought to consume me with your fiery breath!'”
Siavosh • Afrasiab's Mourning for Surkheh, the Fall of Pilsam, and the Flight of the King
بیت #10032
ببارید پیران ز مژگان سرشک / تن پیلسم دور دید از پزشک
“Piran shed tears from his eyes, seeing Pilsam's body far beyond all healing.”
Siavosh • Afrasiab's Mourning for Surkheh, the Fall of Pilsam, and the Flight of the King
بیت #10038