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Sindokht

human hero Origin / Domain: Kabul Allegiance: independent

Epic Lore & Biography

Wise Queen of Kabul, mother of Rudabeh. She attended the birth of Rostam and presented the infant to Rudabeh when she awakened.

Shahnameh Distichs Featuring this Entity (40)

دو خورشید بود اندر ایوان او / چو سیندخت و رودابهٔ ماه روی
“Two suns shone bright within his hall: Sindokht and the moon-faced Rudabeh.”
Manoochehr • The Praise of Zal and the Awakening of Rudabeh's Love بیت #2295
بپرسید سیندخت مهراب را / ز خوشاب بگشاد عناب را
“Sindokht asked Mehrab, opening her ruby lips like carnelian and precious gems.”
Manoochehr • The Praise of Zal and the Awakening of Rudabeh's Love بیت #2300
دلم گشت با دخت سیندخت رام / چه گوینده باشد بدین رام سام
“"My heart has found peace with Sindokht's daughter; yet what will the famous Sam say to this?"”
Manoochehr • Zal's Missive to Sam: A Plea for Love and Destiny بیت #2558
زن از حجره آنگه به ایوان رسید / نگه کرد سیندخت او را بدید
“As the woman stepped from the chamber into the hall, Sindokht looked up and perceived her.”
Manoochehr • Sindokht Discovers the Secret Love of Zal and Rudabeh بیت #2684
پر اندیشه شد جان سیندخت ازوی / به آواز گفت از کجایی بگوی
“Sindokht's heart filled with dark suspicions; she cried out, 'Speak! Whence come you?'”
Manoochehr • Sindokht Discovers the Secret Love of Zal and Rudabeh بیت #2686
بدو گفت سیندخت بنمایی‌ام / دل بسته ز اندیشه بگشایی‌ام
“Sindokht said to her, 'Show them to me, that you may free my bound heart from anxiety!'”
Manoochehr • Sindokht Discovers the Secret Love of Zal and Rudabeh بیت #2692
بها گفت بگذار بر چشم من / یکی آب بر زن برین خشم من
“Sindokht said, 'Show me the payment then, and pour a soothing drop upon my rising anger!'”
Manoochehr • Sindokht Discovers the Secret Love of Zal and Rudabeh بیت #2694
همی کژ دانست گفتار او / بیاراست دل را به پیکار او
“Sindokht perceived the deceit in her words and prepared her heart to confront her.”
Manoochehr • Sindokht Discovers the Secret Love of Zal and Rudabeh بیت #2696
به خشم اندرون شد ازان زن غمی / به خواری کشیدش بروی زمی
“Overcome with fury, Sindokht grew wroth with the woman, dragging her contemptuously across the floor.”
Manoochehr • Sindokht Discovers the Secret Love of Zal and Rudabeh بیت #2698
فروماند سیندخت زان گفت‌گوی / پسند آمدش زال را جفت اوی
“Sindokht was left bewildered by her speech, yet in her heart she deemed Zal a fitting match for her daughter.”
Manoochehr • Sindokht Discovers the Secret Love of Zal and Rudabeh بیت #2723
گرانمایه سیندخت را خفته دید / رخش پژمریده دل آشفته دید
“He found the noble Sindokht resting, her cheeks withered and her heart deeply troubled.”
Manoochehr • Mehrab's Discovery of the Secret Romance and His Wrath upon Sindokht and Rudabeh بیت #2733
چنین داد پاسخ به مهراب باز / که اندیشه اندر دلم شد دراز
“She answered Mehrab: 'A long and heavy melancholy has entered my heart.'”
Manoochehr • Mehrab's Discovery of the Secret Romance and His Wrath upon Sindokht and Rudabeh بیت #2735
به سیندخت مهراب گفت این سخن / نوآوردی و نو نگردد کهن
“Mehrab said to Sindokht: 'This is no new riddle you tell; what is ancient does not become novel.'”
Manoochehr • Mehrab's Discovery of the Secret Romance and His Wrath upon Sindokht and Rudabeh بیت #2745
بدو گفت سیندخت این داستان / بروی دگر بر نهد باستان
“Sindokht said to him: 'I recited this parable to turn the ancient tale to another face.'”
Manoochehr • Mehrab's Discovery of the Secret Romance and His Wrath upon Sindokht and Rudabeh بیت #2749
چو این دید سیندخت برپای جست / کمر کرد بر گردگاهش دو دست
“Seeing this, Sindokht leaped forward and wrapped both arms around his waist.”
Manoochehr • Mehrab's Discovery of the Secret Romance and His Wrath upon Sindokht and Rudabeh بیت #2760
چنین گفت سیندخت با مرزبان / کزین در مگردان به خیره زبان
“Sindokht said to the ruler: 'Do not turn your tongue to vain talk on this matter!'”
Manoochehr • Mehrab's Discovery of the Secret Romance and His Wrath upon Sindokht and Rudabeh بیت #2770
بدو گفت سیندخت کای سرفراز / به گفتار کژی مبادم نیاز
“Sindokht said: 'O exalted one, may I never have need for crooked speech!'”
Manoochehr • Mehrab's Discovery of the Secret Romance and His Wrath upon Sindokht and Rudabeh بیت #2777
به سیندخت فرمود پس نامدار / که رودابه را خیز پیش من آر
“Then the renowned ruler ordered Sindokht: 'Arise and bring Rudabeh before me!'”
Manoochehr • Mehrab's Discovery of the Secret Romance and His Wrath upon Sindokht and Rudabeh بیت #2783
بترسید سیندخت ازان تیز مرد / که او را ز درد اندر آرد به گرد
“Sindokht feared that fierce man, lest in his pain he should cast her to the dust.”
Manoochehr • Mehrab's Discovery of the Secret Romance and His Wrath upon Sindokht and Rudabeh بیت #2784
زبان داد سیندخت را نامجوی / که رودابه را بد نیارد بروی
“The famous ruler gave his word to Sindokht that he would bring no harm upon Rudabeh's face.”
Manoochehr • Mehrab's Discovery of the Secret Romance and His Wrath upon Sindokht and Rudabeh بیت #2786
چو بشنید سیندخت سر پیش اوی / فرو برد و بر خاک بنهاد روی
“When Sindokht heard this, she bowed her head and laid her face upon the ground.”
Manoochehr • Mehrab's Discovery of the Secret Romance and His Wrath upon Sindokht and Rudabeh بیت #2789
برآشفت و سیندخت را پیش خواند / همه خشم رودابه بر وی براند
“He flew into a rage, summoned Sindokht before him, and vented all his anger about Rudabeh upon her.”
Manoochehr • Mehrab's Wrath and Sindokht's Diplomatic Mission to Sam بیت #3022
که آرمت با دخت ناپاک تن / کشم زارتان بر سر انجمن
“'Save to bring you and your foul-bodied daughter forth, and slay you both miserably before the assembly,'”
Manoochehr • Mehrab's Wrath and Sindokht's Diplomatic Mission to Sam بیت #3024
چو بشنید سیندخت بنشست پست / دل چاره‌جوی اندر اندیشه بست
“When Sindokht heard this, she sat down low, her resourceful heart deep in reflection.”
Manoochehr • Mehrab's Wrath and Sindokht's Diplomatic Mission to Sam بیت #3027
یکی چاره آورد از دل به جای / که بد ژرف بین و فزاینده رای
“She brought forth a clever scheme from her mind, being deep-sighted and of growing judgment.”
Manoochehr • Mehrab's Wrath and Sindokht's Diplomatic Mission to Sam بیت #3028
وزان پس دوان دست کرده به کش / بیامد بر شاه خورشید فش
“Then running with arms folded across her chest, she came before the sun-bright king.”
Manoochehr • Mehrab's Wrath and Sindokht's Diplomatic Mission to Sam بیت #3029
بدو گفت بشنو ز من یک سخن / چو دیگر یکی کامت آید بکن
“She said to him: 'Hear one word from me, and after that, do whatever your heart desires.'”
Manoochehr • Mehrab's Wrath and Sindokht's Diplomatic Mission to Sam بیت #3030
ترا خواسته گر ز بهر تنست / ببخش و بدان کین شب آبستنست
“'If wealth is meant to protect the body, give it freely, and know that this night is pregnant with events.'”
Manoochehr • Mehrab's Wrath and Sindokht's Diplomatic Mission to Sam بیت #3031
بدو گفت سیندخت کای سرفراز / بود کت به خونم نیاید نیاز
“Sindokht said to him: 'O exalted king, there shall be no need for my blood!'”
Manoochehr • Mehrab's Wrath and Sindokht's Diplomatic Mission to Sam بیت #3036
مرا رفت باید به نزدیک سام / زبان برگشایم چو تیغ از نیام
“'I must go to Sam myself; I shall unsheath my tongue like a sword from its scabbard.'”
Manoochehr • Mehrab's Wrath and Sindokht's Diplomatic Mission to Sam بیت #3037
بگویم بدو آنچه گفتن سزد / خرد خام گفتارها را پزد
“'I will speak to him as is fitting; wisdom matures raw and unpolished words.'”
Manoochehr • Mehrab's Wrath and Sindokht's Diplomatic Mission to Sam بیت #3038
ز من رنج جان و ز تو خواسته / سپردن به من گنج آراسته
“'The toil of soul shall be mine, and the wealth yours; entrust the decorated treasure to me.'”
Manoochehr • Mehrab's Wrath and Sindokht's Diplomatic Mission to Sam بیت #3039
چنین گفت سیندخت کای نامدار / به جای روان خواسته خواردار
“Sindokht said: 'O renowned king, hold wealth cheap in place of life.'”
Manoochehr • Mehrab's Wrath and Sindokht's Diplomatic Mission to Sam بیت #3043
نباید که چون من شوم چاره‌جوی / تو رودابه را سختی آری به روی
“'While I go seeking a remedy, bring no hardship upon Rudabeh.'”
Manoochehr • Mehrab's Wrath and Sindokht's Diplomatic Mission to Sam بیت #3044
مرا در جهان انده جان اوست / کنون با توم روز پیمان اوست
“'My only grief in this world is for her life; today is the day of covenant with you for her sake.'”
Manoochehr • Mehrab's Wrath and Sindokht's Diplomatic Mission to Sam بیت #3045
ندارم همی انده خویشتن / ازویست این درد و اندوه من
“'I have no sorrow for myself; all my pain and grief stem from her.'”
Manoochehr • Mehrab's Wrath and Sindokht's Diplomatic Mission to Sam بیت #3046
یکی سخت پیمان ستد زو نخست / پس آنگه به مردی ره چاره جست
“First she extracted a firm vow from him; then valiantly sought the path of resolution.”
Manoochehr • Mehrab's Wrath and Sindokht's Diplomatic Mission to Sam بیت #3047
بیاراست تن را به دیبا و زر / به در و به یاقوت پرمایه سر
“She adorned her body in brocade and gold, and her precious head with pearls and rubies.”
Manoochehr • Mehrab's Wrath and Sindokht's Diplomatic Mission to Sam بیت #3048
پس از گنج زرش ز بهر نثار / برون کرد دینار چون سی‌هزار
“Then from the treasury, to offer as tribute, she brought out thirty thousand gold dinars.”
Manoochehr • Mehrab's Wrath and Sindokht's Diplomatic Mission to Sam بیت #3049
چو شد ساخته کار خود بر نشست / چو گردی به مردی میان را ببست
“When her preparations were complete, she mounted her steed, girding her loins like a valiant knight in manhood.”
Manoochehr • Sindokht's Embassy to Sam: The Brave Diplomacy of Kabul بیت #3060
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