#1
چو کاووس در شهر ایران رسید
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ز گرد سپه شد هوا ناپدید
“When Kavus reached the royal realm of Iran, the sky vanished beneath the billowing dust of his host.”
#2
برآمد همی تا به خورشید جوش
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زن و مرد شد پیش او با خروش
“The roar of celebration rose to the very sun; men and women rushed forth to meet him with joyous shouts.”
#3
همه شهر ایران بیاراستند
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می و رود و رامشگران خواستند
“They adorned every city in Iran, summoning wine, harps, and joyful minstrels.”
#4
جهان سر به سر نو شد از شاه نو
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ز ایران برآمد یکی ماه نو
“The world was wholly renewed by the new king, as if a radiant new moon had risen over Iran.”
#5
چو بر تخت بنشست پیروز و شاد
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در گنجهای کهن برگشاد
“When he sat victorious and joyful upon the throne, he unlocked the ancient treasuries of the realm.”
#6
ز هر جای روزی‌دهان را بخواند
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به دیوان دینار دادن نشاند
“He summoned the royal almoners from every quarter and set them to distribute gold dinars to the people.”
#7
برآمد خروش از در پیلتن
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بزرگان لشکر شدند انجمن
“A roar arose from the court of the Elephant-Bodied champion, as the grandees of the army assembled.”
#8
همه شادمان نزد شاه آمدند
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بران نامور پیشگاه آمدند
“All came joyfully before the king, entering that illustrious court with glad hearts.”
#9
تهمتن بیامد به سر بر کلاه
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نشست از بر تخت نزدیک شاه
“Tahmattan arrived with a helmet upon his head and took his seat beside the king upon the royal throne.”
#10
سزاوار او شهریار زمین
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یکی خلعت آراست با آفرین
“The sovereign of the earth prepared a gift fit for his renown, accompanied by rich praises.”
#11
یکی تخت پیروزه و میش‌سار
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یکی خسروی تاج گوهر نگار
“A throne of turquoise carved with ram heads, and a royal crown adorned with precious jewels.”
#12
یکی دست زربفت شاهنشهی
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ابا یاره و طوق و با فرهی
“A suit of royal gold-woven brocade, with armlets, a neck-ring, and divine majesty.”
#13
صد از ماهرویان زرین کمر
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صد از مشک مویان با زیب و فر
“A hundred moon-faced maidens with golden belts, and a hundred dark-haired attendants of grace and splendour.”
#14
صد از اسپ با زین و زرین ستام
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صد استر سیه موی و زرین لگام
“A hundred steeds with golden saddles and harnesses, and a hundred black mules with golden bridles.”
#15
همه بارشان دیبهٔ خسروی
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ز چینی و رومی و از پهلوی
“All their loads were royal brocades from China, Byzantium, and Parthia.”
#16
ببردند صد بدره دینار نیز
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ز رنگ و ز بوی و ز هرگونه چیز
“They also brought a hundred bags of gold dinars, along with all kinds of perfumes and precious treasures.”
#17
ز یاقوت جامی پر از مشک ناب
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ز پیروزه دیگر یکی پر گلاب
“A goblet of ruby filled with pure musk, and another of turquoise brimming with rosewater.”
#18
نوشته یکی نامه‌ای بر حریر
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ز مشک و ز عنبر ز عود و عبیر
“A royal scroll written upon silk, scented with musk, ambergris, aloe, and rich perfumes.”
#19
سپرد این به سالار گیتی فروز
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به نوی همه کشور نیمروز
“He entrusted this charter to the world-illuminating champion, bestowing upon him the governance of all Nimruz.”
#20
چنان کز پس عهد کاووس شاه
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نباشد بران تخت کس را کلاه
“Decreeing that after the reign of King Kavus, no man should wear the crown upon that throne,”
#21
مگر نامور رستم زال را
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خداوند شمشیر و گوپال را
“Except the renowned Rostam, son of Zal, master of the sword and the heavy mace.”
#22
ازان پس برو آفرین کرد شاه
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که بی‌تو مبیناد کس پیشگاه
“Thereupon the king showered praise on him, saying: 'May no ruler ever behold the throne without thee!'”
#23
دل تاجداران به تو گرم باد
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روانت پر از شرم و آزرم باد
“'May the hearts of crown-bearers be warm toward thee, and may thy soul ever remain filled with reverence and honor.'”
#24
فرو برد رستم ببوسید تخت
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بسیچ گذر کرد و بربست رخت
“Rostam bowed down, kissed the throne, prepared his baggage, and set forth.”
#25
خروش تبیره برآمد ز شهر
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ز شادی به هرکس رسانید بهر
“The roar of drums echoed through the city as joy was shared among all people.”
#26
بشد رستم زال و بنشست شاه
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جهان کرد روشن به آیین و راه
“Rostam, son of Zal, departed, and the king sat upon his throne, illuminating the world through justice and order.”
#27
به شادی بر تخت زرین نشست
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همی جور و بیداد را در ببست
“In joy he sat upon the golden throne, closing tight the door against cruelty and oppression.”
#28
زمین را ببخشید بر مهتران
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چو باز آمد از شهر مازندران
“He divided the lands among the realm's noble lords upon his return from the city of Mazandaran.”
#29
به طوس آن زمان داد اسپهبدی
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بدو گفت از ایران بگردان بدی
“He bestowed the supreme command of the host upon Tus, saying: 'Turn evil away from Iran.'”
#30
پس آنگه سپاهان به گودرز داد
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ورا کام و فرمان آن مرز داد
“Then he granted the province of Ispahan to Gudarz, giving him full authority over that march.”
#31
وزان پس به شادی و می دست برد
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جهان را نموده بسی دستبرد
“Thereafter he turned to joy and wine, having shown his prowess and power across the globe.”
#32
بزد گردن غم به شمشیر داد
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نیامد همی بر دل از مرگ یاد
“He struck off the head of sorrow with the sword of justice, so that no thought of death touched any heart.”
#33
زمین گشت پر سبزه و آب و نم
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بیاراست گیتی چو باغ ارم
“The earth blossomed with verdure, springs, and dew; the world became adorned like the Garden of Iram.”
#34
توانگر شد از داد و از ایمنی
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ز بد بسته شد دست اهریمنی
“The world grew wealthy through justice and peace, and the hand of Ahrimanic evil was bound fast.”
#35
به گیتی خبر شد که کاووس شاه
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ز مازندران بستد آن تاج و گاه
“Word spread throughout the world that King Kavus had won the crown and throne of Mazandaran.”
#36
بماندند یکسر همه زین شگفت
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که کاووس شاه این بزرگی گرفت
“All rulers remained filled with wonder that King Kavus had attained such supreme glory.”
#37
همه پاک با هدیه و با نثار
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کشیدند صف بر در شهریار
“They all bore gifts and tributes, lining up in homage before the king's threshold.”
#38
جهان چون بهشتی شد آراسته
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پر از داد و آگنده از خواسته
“The world became adorned like paradise, filled with equity and abundant wealth.”
#39
سر آمد کنون رزم مازندران
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به پیش آورم جنگ هاماوران
“The war of Mazandaran has now come to an end; next I shall tell of the war of Hamavaran.”