Epic Lore & Biography

The heroic son of Rostam and Tahmineh, tragically slain by his own father in ignorance. Rostam laments Sohrab's death in his speech to Esfandiyar, calling him an unmatched youth whose sacrifice was paid for the preservation of the Iranian throne.

Shahnameh Distichs Featuring this Entity (40)

سخنهای این داستان شد به بن / ز سهراب و رستم سرایم سخن

“The tales of this story have come to an end; now I shall sing the story of Sohrab and Rostam.”

Hamavaran • Afrasiab's Escape from Rostam's Lasso and the Victory of the Seven Champions بیت #6130

کنون رزم سهراب رانم نخست / ازان کین که او با پدر چون بجست

“Now I shall tell first of Sohrab’s fateful battle, and how he sought strife against his own father.”

Sohrab • Reflection on Death and Destiny بیت #6144

چو نه ماه بگذشت بر دخت شاه / یکی پورش آمد چو تابنده ماه

“When nine months passed for the king's daughter, she gave birth to a son radiant as the shining moon.”

Sohrab • The Birth of Sohrab: A Father's Secret and the Vow of Conquest بیت #6242

چو خندان شد و چهره شاداب کرد / ورا نام تهمینه ، سهراب کرد

“When he smiled and his face bloomed with joy, Tahmineh named him Sohrab.”

Sohrab • The Birth of Sohrab: A Father's Secret and the Vow of Conquest بیت #6244

چو یک ماه شد ، همچو یک سال بود / برش چون بر رستم زال بود

“At one month he looked like a child of a year; his chest was broad like Rostam son of Zal.”

Sohrab • The Birth of Sohrab: A Father's Secret and the Vow of Conquest بیت #6245

چو سه ساله شد زخم چوگان گرفت / به پنجم دل تیر و پیکان گرفت

“At three years he took to the polo mallet; at five years he mastered the bow and arrow.”

Sohrab • The Birth of Sohrab: A Father's Secret and the Vow of Conquest بیت #6246

چو ده ساله شد زان زمین کس نبود / که یارست با او نبرد آزمود

“By ten years of age, no warrior in all that land dared to test himself against him in battle.”

Sohrab • The Birth of Sohrab: A Father's Secret and the Vow of Conquest بیت #6247

بر مادر آمد بپرسید زوی / بدو گفت گستاخ بامن بگوی

“He came to his mother and questioned her, saying boldly: 'Speak openly with me!'”

Sohrab • The Birth of Sohrab: A Father's Secret and the Vow of Conquest بیت #6248

که من چون ز همشیرگان برترم / همی بآسمان اندر آید سرم

“'Since I excel beyond all my peers and my head rises up to the sky...'”

Sohrab • The Birth of Sohrab: A Father's Secret and the Vow of Conquest بیت #6249

ز تخم کیم وز کدامین گهر / چه گویم چو پرسد کسی از پدر

“'From whose seed and noble origin do I hail? What shall I say when someone asks of my father?'”

Sohrab • The Birth of Sohrab: A Father's Secret and the Vow of Conquest بیت #6250

گر این پرسش از من بماند نهان / نمانم ترا زنده اندر جهان

“'If this question remains hidden from me, I shall not leave you alive in this world!'”

Sohrab • The Birth of Sohrab: A Father's Secret and the Vow of Conquest بیت #6251

بدو گفت مادر که بشنو سخن / بدین شادمان باش و تندی مکن

“His mother said to him: 'Listen to my words; rejoice in this and do not be harsh.'”

Sohrab • The Birth of Sohrab: A Father's Secret and the Vow of Conquest بیت #6252

تو پور گو پیلتن رستمی / ز دستان سامی و از نیرمی

“'You are the son of Rostam, the elephant-bodied warrior, descended from Dastan, Sam, and Nariman.'”

Sohrab • The Birth of Sohrab: A Father's Secret and the Vow of Conquest بیت #6253

ازیرا سرت ز آسمان برترست / که تخم تو زان نامور گوهرست

“'That is why your head rises above the heavens, for your seed springs from that illustrious stock.'”

Sohrab • The Birth of Sohrab: A Father's Secret and the Vow of Conquest بیت #6254

یکی نامه از رستم جنگ جوی / بیاورد و بنمود پنهان بدوی

“She brought a secret letter sent by battle-seeking Rostam and showed it secretly to him.”

Sohrab • The Birth of Sohrab: A Father's Secret and the Vow of Conquest بیت #6257

سه یاقوت رخشان به سه مهره زر / از ایران فرستاده بودش پدر

“Three radiant rubies set in three golden beads had been sent to her from Iran by his father.”

Sohrab • The Birth of Sohrab: A Father's Secret and the Vow of Conquest بیت #6258

پدر گر شناسد که تو زین نشان / شدستی سرافراز گردنگشان

“'If your father knows you have grown into such an exalted warrior of renown...'”

Sohrab • The Birth of Sohrab: A Father's Secret and the Vow of Conquest بیت #6260

چو داند بخواندت نزدیک خویش / دل مادرت گردد از درد ریش

“'Once he learns, he will summon you to his side, and your mother's heart will bleed with aching sorrow.'”

Sohrab • The Birth of Sohrab: A Father's Secret and the Vow of Conquest بیت #6261

چنین گفت سهراب کاندر جهان / کسی این سخن را ندارد نهان

“Sohrab replied: 'In all the world, no one keeps such a truth concealed!'”

Sohrab • The Birth of Sohrab: A Father's Secret and the Vow of Conquest بیت #6262

نبرده نژادی که چونین بود / نهان کردن از من چه آیین بود

“'When one comes from such a battle-proven lineage, what manner of custom is it to keep it hidden from me?'”

Sohrab • The Birth of Sohrab: A Father's Secret and the Vow of Conquest بیت #6264

کنون من ز ترکان جنگ‌آوران / فراز آورم لشکری بی کران

“'Now I shall assemble a boundless army from the war-loving warriors of the Turks.'”

Sohrab • The Birth of Sohrab: A Father's Secret and the Vow of Conquest بیت #6265

برانگیزم از گاه کاووس را / از ایران ببرم پی طوس را

“'I shall dethrone Kavus from his royal seat, and sever the footholds of Tus from Iran.'”

Sohrab • The Birth of Sohrab: A Father's Secret and the Vow of Conquest بیت #6266

به رستم دهم تخت و گرز و کلاه / نشانمش بر گاه کاووس شاه

“'I shall bestow the throne, mace, and crown upon Rostam, seating him upon King Kavus's throne.'”

Sohrab • The Birth of Sohrab: A Father's Secret and the Vow of Conquest بیت #6267

از ایران به توران شوم جنگ‌جوی / ابا شاه روی اندر آرم بروی

“'Then from Iran I shall march against Turan, confronting the king face-to-face in battle.'”

Sohrab • The Birth of Sohrab: A Father's Secret and the Vow of Conquest بیت #6268

بگیرم سر تخت افراسیاب / سر نیزه بگذارم از آفتاب

“'I shall seize the crown of Afrasiab's throne and raise the point of my lance beyond the sun!'”

Sohrab • The Birth of Sohrab: A Father's Secret and the Vow of Conquest بیت #6269

چو رستم پدر باشد و من پسر / نباید به گیتی کسی تاجور

“'When Rostam is the father and I am the son, no other crown-wearer ought to exist on earth!'”

Sohrab • The Birth of Sohrab: A Father's Secret and the Vow of Conquest بیت #6270

ز هر سو سپه شد براو انجمن / که هم باگهر بود هم تیغ زن

“Warriors gathered round him from every side, for he possessed both noble blood and sword-striking mastery.”

Sohrab • The Birth of Sohrab: A Father's Secret and the Vow of Conquest بیت #6272

خبر شد به نزدیک افراسیاب / که افگند سهراب کشتی بر آب

“Tidings reached Afrasiab that Sohrab had launched his ship upon the waters.”

Sohrab • Afrasiab’s Plot, the Mission of Houman and Barman, and the Capture of Hajir at the White Fortress بیت #6273

هنوز از دهن بوی شیر آیدش / همی رای شمشیر و تیر آیدش

“Though the smell of milk still lingered on his breath, his mind was intent upon sword and bow.”

Sohrab • Afrasiab’s Plot, the Mission of Houman and Barman, and the Capture of Hajir at the White Fortress بیت #6274

سپاه انجمن شد برو بر بسی / نیاید همی یادش از هر کسی

“A vast army assembled around him, yet he recked little of any mortal soul.”

Sohrab • Afrasiab’s Plot, the Mission of Houman and Barman, and the Capture of Hajir at the White Fortress بیت #6276

پدر را نباید که داند پسر / که بندد دل و جان به مهر پدر

“'The son must not know his father, lest his heart and soul be bound in love to him.'”

Sohrab • Afrasiab’s Plot, the Mission of Houman and Barman, and the Capture of Hajir at the White Fortress بیت #6283

مگر کان دلاور گو سالخورد / شود کشته بر دست این شیرمرد

“'Perchance that aged hero may be slain by the hand of this lion-hearted youth.'”

Sohrab • Afrasiab’s Plot, the Mission of Houman and Barman, and the Capture of Hajir at the White Fortress بیت #6284

ازان پس بسازید سهراب را / ببندید یک شب برو خواب را

“'Thereafter, you shall deal with Sohrab, and rob him forever of his restful sleep.'”

Sohrab • Afrasiab’s Plot, the Mission of Houman and Barman, and the Capture of Hajir at the White Fortress بیت #6285

برفتند بیدار دو پهلوان / به نزدیک سهراب روشن‌روان

“The two vigilant warlords set forth, riding to meet the radiant-souled Sohrab.”

Sohrab • Afrasiab’s Plot, the Mission of Houman and Barman, and the Capture of Hajir at the White Fortress بیت #6286

یکی نامه با لابه و دلپسند / نبشته به نزدیک آن ارجمند

“Along with a flattering letter pleasing to the heart, addressed to that noble youth,”

Sohrab • Afrasiab’s Plot, the Mission of Houman and Barman, and the Capture of Hajir at the White Fortress بیت #6289

به سهراب آگاهی آمد ز راه / ز هومان و از بارمان و سپاه

“Sohrab received word from the road of Houman, Barman, and the approaching army.”

Sohrab • Afrasiab’s Plot, the Mission of Houman and Barman, and the Capture of Hajir at the White Fortress بیت #6297

پذیره بشد با نیا همچو باد / سپه دید چندان دلش گشت شاد

“He rode like the wind to greet them with his grandfather; seeing the vast host, his heart rejoiced.”

Sohrab • Afrasiab’s Plot, the Mission of Houman and Barman, and the Capture of Hajir at the White Fortress بیت #6298

چو هومان ورا دید با یال و کفت / فروماند هومان ازو در شگفت

“When Houman saw his broad chest and stature, he was lost in utter wonder.”

Sohrab • Afrasiab’s Plot, the Mission of Houman and Barman, and the Capture of Hajir at the White Fortress بیت #6299

جهانجوی چون نامهٔ شاه خواند / ازان جایگه تیز لشکر براند

“Having read the king's letter, the ambitious youth hastily marched his army forward.”

Sohrab • Afrasiab’s Plot, the Mission of Houman and Barman, and the Capture of Hajir at the White Fortress بیت #6301

کسی را نبد پای با او بجنگ / اگر شیر پیش آمدی گر پلنگ

“None could stand before his wrath, were it a lion or a leopard that barred his way.”

Sohrab • Afrasiab’s Plot, the Mission of Houman and Barman, and the Capture of Hajir at the White Fortress بیت #6302