The supreme legendary champion of Iran, son of Zal and Rudabeh, master of Rakhsh, hero of the Seven Labors, and defender of the Kianian throne. In this section, Rashnawad explicitly invokes Rostam's name ('lord of Rakhsh') as the ultimate benchmark of fame to praise Darab's unprecedented prowess.
که این شیر بازو گو پیلتن / چه مردست و شاه کدام انجمن
“'Who is this lion-armed, elephant-bodied champion, and of what assembly is he king?'”
Manoochehr • The Five Maidens of Rudabeh and the Praise of Her Beauty to Zal
بیت #2374
یکی نامه فرمایم اکنون به شاه / فرستم به دست تو ای نیک‌خواه
“Now shall I command a letter to the King, which thou, my loyal son, thyself shalt bring.”
Manoochehr • Zal's Appeal to Sam and the Letter of Intercession to King Manuchehr
بیت #2938
به نیروی یزدان گیهان خدای / برانگیختم پیلتن را ز جای
“By the strength of God, the Lord of the universe, I spurred my elephant-like body forward.”
Manoochehr • Zal's Appeal to Sam and the Letter of Intercession to King Manuchehr
بیت #2982
کزین سرو سیمین بر ماه‌روی / یکی نره شیر آید و نامجوی
“'For from this silver-bosomed, moon-faced cypress, a male lion and a seeker of renown shall be born,'”
Manoochehr • The Arduous Birth of Rostam and the Summoning of the Simorgh
بیت #3424
از آواز او چرم جنگی پلنگ / شود چاک چاک و بخاید دو چنگ
“'At his roaring voice, the tough hide of the leopard of war shall tear apart, and it shall gnaw its own paws in dread.'”
Manoochehr • The Arduous Birth of Rostam and the Summoning of the Simorgh
بیت #3426
هران گرد کاواز کوپال اوی / ببیند بر و بازوی و یال اوی
“'Every champion who sees the sound of his mace, his chest, his arms, and his mighty neck,'”
Manoochehr • The Arduous Birth of Rostam and the Summoning of the Simorgh
بیت #3427
بِرَستم بگفتا غم آمد به سر / نهادند رُستَمَش نام پسر
“She declared, 'I am delivered (Be-rastam) from pain!' And so they named her son Rostam.”
Manoochehr • The Miraculous Birth of Rostam, His Naming, Effigy to Sam, and Prodigious Growth
بیت #3458
پس آن صورت رستم گرزدار / ببردند نزدیک سام سوار
“Thus they carried that effigy of mace-wielding Rostam unto Sam, the horseman hero.”
Manoochehr • The Miraculous Birth of Rostam, His Naming, Effigy to Sam, and Prodigious Growth
بیت #3466
پس آن پیکر رستم شیرخوار / ببردند نزدیک سام سوار
“Then they brought that effigy of the suckling Rostam into the presence of Sam, the warrior.”
Manoochehr • The Miraculous Birth of Rostam, His Naming, Effigy to Sam, and Prodigious Growth
بیت #3471
به رستم همی داد ده دایه شیر / که نیروی مردست و سرمایه شیر
“Ten wet nurses gave milk to Rostam, for he possessed the strength of a full man and the sustenance of a lion.”
Manoochehr • The Miraculous Birth of Rostam, His Naming, Effigy to Sam, and Prodigious Growth
بیت #3490
چو رستم بپیمود بالای هشت / بسان یکی سرو آزاد گشت
“When Rostam attained a stature of eight cubits, he stood tall and majestic, like a noble cypress tree.”
Manoochehr • The Miraculous Birth of Rostam, His Naming, Effigy to Sam, and Prodigious Growth
بیت #3493
چو آگاهی آمد به سام دلیر / که شد پور دستان همانند شیر
“When tidings reached Sam the valiant hero that Dastan's son had grown lion-like in prowess,”
Manoochehr • The Arrival of Sam to Meet Rostam, the Grand Banquet, Fatherly Counsel, and His Return to the West
بیت #3496
کس اندر جهان کودک نارسید / بدین شیر مردی و گردی ندید
“No one in the world had ever seen a child so young possess such manly valor and heroic power.”
Manoochehr • The Arrival of Sam to Meet Rostam, the Grand Banquet, Fatherly Counsel, and His Return to the West
بیت #3497
بجنبید مرسام را دل ز جای / به دیدار آن کودک آمدش رای
“Sam’s heart stirred deeply within him, and he resolved to travel and behold the marvel of this child.”
Manoochehr • The Arrival of Sam to Meet Rostam, the Grand Banquet, Fatherly Counsel, and His Return to the West
بیت #3498
چو مهرش سوی پور دستان کشید / سپه را سوی زاولستان کشید
“As love for Dastan’s son drew his soul, he directed his host toward the lands of Zabulistan.”
Manoochehr • The Arrival of Sam to Meet Rostam, the Grand Banquet, Fatherly Counsel, and His Return to the West
بیت #3500
نشست از بر تخت زر پور زال / ابا بازوی شیر و با کتف و یال
“Upon that golden throne sat the son of Zal, possessing lion-like arms, massive shoulders, and a mighty chest.”
Manoochehr • The Arrival of Sam to Meet Rostam, the Grand Banquet, Fatherly Counsel, and His Return to the West
بیت #3507
به سر برش تاج و کمر بر میان / سپر پیش و در دست گرز گران
“A crown rested upon his head and a belt girded his waist; a shield was before him, and in his grip a heavy mace.”
Manoochehr • The Arrival of Sam to Meet Rostam, the Grand Banquet, Fatherly Counsel, and His Return to the West
بیت #3508
چو گل چهرهٔ سام یل بشکفید / چو بر پیل بر بچهٔ شیر دید
“Sam's face blossomed like a rose when he beheld the lion’s whelp atop the elephant.”
Manoochehr • The Arrival of Sam to Meet Rostam, the Grand Banquet, Fatherly Counsel, and His Return to the West
بیت #3512
چنان همش بر پیل پیش آورید / نگه کرد و با تاج و تختش بدید
“They brought the child on the elephant closer to Sam, who gazed upon him adorned with throne and crown.”
Manoochehr • The Arrival of Sam to Meet Rostam, the Grand Banquet, Fatherly Counsel, and His Return to the West
بیت #3513
یکی آفرین کرد سام دلیر / که تهما هژبرا بزی شاد دیر
“Valiant Sam voiced a blessing: 'O mighty lion-child, live long and joyous in this realm!'”
Manoochehr • The Arrival of Sam to Meet Rostam, the Grand Banquet, Fatherly Counsel, and His Return to the West
بیت #3514
ببوسید رستمش تخت ای شگفت / نیا را یکی نو ستایش گرفت
“Amazingly, Rostam bowed and kissed the base of the throne, uttering fresh praise unto his grandfather.”
Manoochehr • The Arrival of Sam to Meet Rostam, the Grand Banquet, Fatherly Counsel, and His Return to the West
بیت #3515
که ای پهلوان جهان شاد باش / ز شاخ توام من تو بنیاد باش
“'O grand champion of the world, be joyful! I am a branch grown from your root; be my eternal foundation.'”
Manoochehr • The Arrival of Sam to Meet Rostam, the Grand Banquet, Fatherly Counsel, and His Return to the West
بیت #3516
یکی بنده‌ام نامور سام را / نشایم خور و خواب و آرام را
“'I am but a humble servant to the glorious Sam; food, sleep, and rest are not my desire.'”
Manoochehr • The Arrival of Sam to Meet Rostam, the Grand Banquet, Fatherly Counsel, and His Return to the West
بیت #3517
همی پشت زین خواهم و درع و خود / همی تیر ناوک فرستم درود
“'My desire is the saddle, the armor, and the helmet; my praise goes to the swift arrow.'”
Manoochehr • The Arrival of Sam to Meet Rostam, the Grand Banquet, Fatherly Counsel, and His Return to the West
بیت #3518
به چهر تو ماند همی چهره‌ام / چو آن تو باشد مگر زهره‌ام
“'My face resembles yours in splendor; may my courage and gall equal your own!'”
Manoochehr • The Arrival of Sam to Meet Rostam, the Grand Banquet, Fatherly Counsel, and His Return to the West
بیت #3519
وزان پس فرود آمد از پیل مست / سپهدار بگرفت دستش بدست
“Thereupon he dismounted from the mighty elephant, and the grand commander clasped his hand in his.”
Manoochehr • The Arrival of Sam to Meet Rostam, the Grand Banquet, Fatherly Counsel, and His Return to the West
بیت #3520
همی بر سر و چشم او داد بوس / فروماند پیلان و آوای کوس
“Sam kissed Rostam's head and eyes repeatedly; the sound of drums and elephants sank into awed silence.”
Manoochehr • The Arrival of Sam to Meet Rostam, the Grand Banquet, Fatherly Counsel, and His Return to the West
بیت #3521
به یک گوشهٔ تخت، دستان نشست / دگر گوشه رستمش گرزی به دست
“At one side of the royal couch sat Dastan, and at the other sat young Rostam, holding his heavy mace.”
Manoochehr • The Arrival of Sam to Meet Rostam, the Grand Banquet, Fatherly Counsel, and His Return to the West
بیت #3526
ز رستم همی در شگفتی بماند / برو هر زمان نام یزدان بخواند
“Sam remained in absolute wonder at Rostam, continually invoking Yazdan's holy name over him.”
Manoochehr • The Arrival of Sam to Meet Rostam, the Grand Banquet, Fatherly Counsel, and His Return to the West
بیت #3528
بدان بازوی و یال و آن پشت و شاخ / میان چون قلم، سینه و بَر فراخ
“He marveled at those shoulders, arms, and stature—a waist slim as a reed, yet a chest broad and mighty.”
Manoochehr • The Arrival of Sam to Meet Rostam, the Grand Banquet, Fatherly Counsel, and His Return to the West
بیت #3529