#1
به مهر اندرون بود شاه جهان
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که بشنید گفتار کارآگهان
“The King of the world was dwelling in tranquility when he received the report of his intelligence-gatherers,”
#2
که افراسیاب آمد و صدهزار
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گزیده ز ترکان شمرده سوار
“That Afrasiab had arrived with a hundred thousand chosen, counted cavalrymen of Turan,”
#3
سوی شهر ایران نهادست روی
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وزو گشت کشور پر از گفت و گوی
“Setting his face toward the realm of Iran, filling the entire country with anxious rumors.”
#4
دل شاه کاووس ازان تنگ شد
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که از بزم رایش سوی جنگ شد
“The heart of King Kavus became constricted with grief, as his mind turned from feasting unto war.”
#5
یکی انجمن کرد از ایرانیان
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کسی را که بد نیکخواه کیان
“He convened an assembly of Iranians—everyone who was a well-wisher of the Kianian dynasty.”
#6
بدیشان چنین گفت کافراسیاب
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ز باد و ز آتش ز خاک و ز آب
“He spoke to them thus: 'Verily, Afrasiab is made neither of wind nor fire, nor earth nor water,”
#7
همانا که ایزد نکردش سرشت
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مگر خود سپهرش دگرگونه کشت
“Indeed, God did not create his nature properly, or perhaps the heavens molded him differently,”
#8
که چندین به سوگند پیمان کند
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زبان را به خوبی گروگان کند
“For he makes so many solemn oaths and pledges, giving his tongue as a bond of goodwill,”
#9
چو گردآورد مردم کینه جوی
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بتابد ز پیمان و سوگند روی
“Yet as soon as he gathers a vengeance-seeking host, he turns his face away from covenant and oath!”
#10
جز از من نشاید ورا کینه خواه
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کنم روز روشن بدو بر سیاه
“None but myself ought to seek vengeance upon him; I shall make the bright day dark for him,”
#11
مگر گم کنم نام او در جهان
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وگر نه چو تیر از کمان ناگهان
“Lest I erase his name from the world; otherwise, like an arrow suddenly loosed from a bow,”
#12
سپه سازد و رزم ایران کند
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بسی زین بر و بوم ویران کند
“He will raise an army, wage war on Iran, and desolate much of this land and realm.'”
#13
بدو گفت موبد چه باید سپاه
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چو خود رفت باید به آوردگاه
“The Mobad said to him: 'Why must the King lead the army himself into the battlefield?”
#14
چرا خواسته داد باید بباد
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در گنج چندین چه باید گشاد
“Why should wealth be scattered to the wind, and the doors of so many treasuries be opened?”
#15
دو بار این سر نامور گاه خویش
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سپردی به تیزی به بدخواه خویش
“Twice before, in haste, you surrendered your renowned head and throne to your enemy!”
#16
کنون پهلوانی نگه کن گزین
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سزاوار جنگ و سزاوار کین
“Now seek out an elite champion, worthy of battle and worthy of vengeance.'”
#17
چنین داد پاسخ بدیشان که من
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نبینم کسی را بدین انجمن
“The King answered them: 'I see no one in this assembly,”
#18
که دارد پی و تاب افراسیاب
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مرا رفت باید چو کشتی بر آب
“Who possesses the stature and strength to withstand Afrasiab; I must go myself, like a ship upon the water.”
#19
شما بازگردید تا من کنون
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بپیچم یکی دل برین رهنمون
“Return now, while I deliberate deeply upon finding a guide for this path.'”
#20
سیاوش ازان دل پراندیشه کرد
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روان را از اندیشه چون بیشه کرد
“Siyavash became full of anxious thought; his soul grew dense as a forest with contemplation.”
#21
به دل گفت من سازم این رزمگاه
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به خوبی بگویم بخواهم ز شاه
“He said in his heart: 'I shall undertake this battlefield, speaking graciously to ask it of the King,”
#22
مگر کم رهایی دهد دادگر
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ز سودابه و گفت و گوی پدر
“Perchance the Just Creator will grant me release from Sudabeh and my father's agonizing talk.”
#23
دگر گر ازین کار نام آورم
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چنین لشکری را به دام آورم
“Moreover, if I win renown through this deed, I shall ensnare such a great army.'”
#24
بشد با کمر پیش کاووس شاه
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بدو گفت من دارم این پایگاه
“Girded with a belt, he came before King Kavus and said: 'I possess the stature for this station,”
#25
که با شاه توران بجویم نبرد
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سر سروران اندر آرم به گرد
“To seek battle with the King of Turan and bring low the heads of their grandees to the dust.'”
#26
چنین بود رای جهان آفرین
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که او جان سپارد به توران زمین
“Such was the decree of the Creator of the world, that he should surrender his soul in the land of Turan;”
#27
به رای و به اندیشهٔ نابکار
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کجا بازگردد بد روزگار
“For by mortal judgment and futile thoughts, how can the evil turn of fate be turned back?”
#28
بدین کار همداستان شد پدر
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که بندد برین کین سیاوش کمر
“The father agreed to this request, that Siyavash should gird his loins for this revenge.”
#29
ازو شادمان گشت و بنواختش
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به نوی یکی پایگه ساختش
“He rejoiced in him and caressed him, elevating his rank anew.”
#30
بدو گفت گنج و گهر پیش تست
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تو گویی سپه سر به سر خویش تست
“He said to him: 'Treasures and jewels are before thee; thou mayest say the army is entirely thine own.'”
#31
ز گفتار و کردار و از آفرین
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که خوانند بر تو به ایران زمین
“'For the praise, deeds, and blessings that shall be chanted over thee across the land of Iran.'”
#32
گو پیلتن را بر خویش خواند
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بسی داستانهای نیکو براند
“He summoned the Elephant-Bodied hero (Rostam) to his presence and spoke many fine tales to him.”
#33
بدو گفت همزور تو پیل نیست
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چو گرد پی رخش تو نیل نیست
“He said to him: 'Even an elephant equals not thy strength, and the river Nile is not like the dust of Rakhsh's hooves.”
#34
ز گیتی هنرمند و خامش توی
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که پروردگار سیاوش توی
“In all the world, thou art skilled and modest, and thou art the guardian and educator of Siyavash.”
#35
چو آهن ببندد به کان در گهر
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گشاده شود چون تو بستی کمر
“When iron binds jewel in the mine, it is loosed when thou girdest thy belt.”
#36
سیاوش بیامد کمر بر میان
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سخن گفت با من چو شیر ژیان
“Siyavash came, belt tightly bound, speaking to me like a raging lion.”
#37
همی خواهد او جنگ افراسیاب
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تو با او برو روی ازو برمتاب
“He desires war against Afrasiab; go thou with him and turn not thy face from him.”
#38
چو بیدار باشی تو خواب آیدم
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چو آرام یابی شتاب آیدم
“When thou art vigilant, sleep comes to me; when thou art at rest, haste overtakes me.”
#39
جهان ایمن از تیر و شمشیر تست
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سر ماه با چرخ در زیر تست
“The world is safe because of thy arrow and sword; the crown of the moon is beneath thy feet.'”
#40
تهمتن بدو گفت من بنده‌ام
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سخن هرچ گویی نیوشنده‌ام
“Tahamtan said to him: 'I am thy servant; whatever command thou utterest, I listen to it.”
#41
سیاوش پناه و روان منست
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سر تاج او آسمان منست
“Siyavash is my refuge and my soul; the head of his crown is my sky.'”
#42
چو بشنید ازو آفرین کرد و گفت
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که با جان پاکت خرد باد جفت
“When the King heard this, he praised him and said: 'May wisdom be paired with thy pure soul!'”
#43
وزان پس خروشیدن نای و کوس
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برآمد بیامد سپهدار طوس
“And thereafter, the clamor of trumpets and drums arose, as Tus the commander of the host arrived.”
#44
به درگاه بر انجمن شد سپاه
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در گنج دینار بگشاد شاه
“The army assembled at the royal court, and the King unlocked the doors of the gold treasury.”
#45
ز شمشیر و گُرز و کلاه و کمر
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همان خود و درع و سنان و سپر
“Of swords, maces, helmets, and belts, as well as headpieces, coats of mail, spearheads, and shields,”
#46
به گنجی که بد جامهٔ نابرید
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فرستاد نزد سیاوش کلید
“He sent unto Siyavash the key to the treasury where uncut, priceless garments lay stored.”
#47
که بر جان و بر خواسته کدخدای
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توی ساز کن تا چه آیدت رای
“Saying: "Thou art the master over life and wealth; prepare all things as thy wisdom decrees."”
#48
گزین کرد ازان نامداران سوار
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دلیران جنگی ده و دو هزار
“From among those renowned horsemen, he selected twelve thousand valiant, battle-tested warriors.”
#49
هم از پهلو و پارس و کوچ و بلوچ
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ز گیلان جنگی و دشت سروچ
“From Parthia and Pars, from Kutch and Baloch, from warlike Gilan and the plain of Saruch.”
#50
سپرور پیاده ده و دو هزار
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گزین کرد شاه از در کارزار
“Twelve thousand shield-bearing foot-soldiers fit for battle did the king likewise choose.”
#51
از ایران هرآنکس که گوزاده بود
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دلیر و خردمند و آزاده بود
“Whosoever in Iran was born of hero's line—valiant, wise, and noble-born—”
#52
به بالا و سال سیاوش بدند
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خردمند و بیدار و خامش بدند
“They were matched to Siyavash in stature and years—wise, vigilant, and grave in speech.”
#53
ز گردان جنگی و نام‌آوران
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چو بهرام و چون زنگهٔ شاوران
“Of battle-proven warriors and men of renown, like Bahram and Zangeh-ye Shavaran.”
#54
همان پنج موبد از ایرانیان
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برافراختند اختر کاویان
“Likewise five priests of Iranian blood raised high the glorious Kavian banner.”
#55
بفرمود تا جمله بیرون شدند
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ز پهلو سوی دشت و هامون شدند
“He commanded them all to march forth, departing Pahlu for the open plains.”
#56
تو گفتی که اندر زمین جای نیست
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که بر خاک او نعل را پای نیست
“Thou wouldst say no space remained upon the earth, nor room for horses' shoes upon its dust.”
#57
سراندر سپهر اختر کاویان
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چو ماه درخشنده اندر میان
“High into the heavens reached the Kavian banner, shining like the radiant moon in their midst.”
#58
ز پهلو برون رفت کاووس شاه
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یکی تیز برگشت گرد سپاه
“King Kay Kavus issued forth from Pahlu and rode swiftly around the army's ranks.”
#59
یکی آفرین کرد پرمایه کی
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که ای نامداران فرخنده پی
“The noble King bestowed his blessing, saying: "O illustrious and auspicious heroes,”
#60
مبادا جز از بخت همراهتان
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شده تیره دیدار بدخواهتان
“May none but good fortune be your companion, and may the vision of your foes be darkened!”
#61
به نیک اختر و تندرستی شدن
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به پیروزی و شاد باز آمدن
“Depart under a fortunate star and in full health, and return victorious and joyful!"”
#62
وزان جایگه کوس بر پیل بست
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به گردان بفرمود و خود برنشست
“Then from that spot he bound the war-drums on the elephants, commanded his braves, and mounted his steed.”
#63
دو دیده پر از آب کاووس شاه
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همی بود یک روز با او به راه
“With eyes brimming with tears, King Kay Kavus rode alongside him for a whole day's journey.”
#64
سرانجام مر یکدگر را کنار
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گرفتند هر دو چو ابر بهار
“At last they clasped each other in embrace, weeping together like clouds of spring.”
#65
ز دیده همی خون فرو ریختند
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به زاری خروشی برانگیختند
“They shed tears of blood from their eyes, raising a lamentation full of grief.”
#66
گواهی همی داد دل در شدن
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که دیدار ازان پس نخواهد بدن
“Their hearts gave witness as they parted that never again would they behold one another.”
#67
چنین است کردار گردنده دهر
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گهی نوش بار آورد گاه زهر
“Such is the way of revolving fortune: at times it yields sweet nectar, and at times bitter poison.”
#68
سوی گاه بنهاد کاووس روی
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سیاوش ابا لشکر جنگ‌جوی
“Kay Kavus turned his face back toward his throne, while Siyavash marched on with his warlike host.”
#69
سپه را سوی زابلستان کشید
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ابا پیلتن سوی دستان کشید
“He led the army toward Zabulistan, heading with the Elephant-bodied hero toward Dastan.”
#70
همی بود یکچند با رود و می
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به نزدیک دستان فرخنده پی
“For a time he abode with auspicious Dastan, midst the sound of lutes and flowing wine.”
#71
گهی با تهمتن بدی می بدست
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گهی با زواره گزیدی نشست
“Now he held wine in hand with Tahamtan, and now he chose to sit in council with Zavareh.”
#72
گهی شاد بر تخت دستان بدی
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گهی در شکار و شبستان بدی
“Now joyfully seated upon Dastan's throne, now engaged in hunting or in the royal quarters.”
#73
چو یک ماه بگذشت لشکر براند
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گوپیلتن رفت و دستان بماند
“When a month had passed, he moved his army forward; the elephant-bodied hero went with him, while Dastan remained behind.”
#74
سپاهی برفتند با پهلوان
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ز زابل هم از کابل و هندوان
“A mighty host marched with the champion, drawn from Zabul, Kabul, and the lands of Ind.”
#75
ز هر سو که بد نامور لشکری
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بخواند و بیامد به شهر هری
“From every quarter he summoned renowned troops, arriving at last at the city of Hari.”
#76
ازیشان فراوان پیاده ببرد
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بنه زنگهٔ شاوران را سپرد
“He took with him a vast force of foot-soldiers, entrusting the baggage train to Zangeh-ye Shavaran.”
#77
سوی طالقان آمد و مرورود
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سپهرش همی داد گفتی درود
“He marched toward Taleqan and Marv-er-Rud; it seemed as though the heavens themselves offered him praise.”
#78
ازانپس بیامد به نزدیک بلخ
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نیازرد کس را به گفتار تلخ
“Thereafter he drew near to Balkh, causing distress to none with bitter words.”
#79
وزان روی گرسیوز و بارمان
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کشیدند لشکر چو باد دمان
“Meanwhile, from the other side, Garsivaz and Barman advanced their forces like a rushing wind.”
#80
سپهرم بد و بارمان پیش رو
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خبر شد بدیشان ز سالار نو
“Sipahram and Barman were in the vanguard; news reached them of the new commander's approach.”
#81
که آمد سپاهی و شاهی جوان
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از ایران گو پیلتن پهلوان
“That a vast host and a youthful king have arrived from Iran, flanked by elephant-bodied hero-warriors.”
#82
هیونی به نزدیک افراسیاب
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برافگند برسان کشتی برآب
“A swift dromedary rider sped towards Afrasiab, gliding across the land like a ship upon the water.”
#83
که آمد ز ایران سپاهی گران
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سپهبد سیاووش و با او سران
“Reporting that a formidable army has come from Iran, led by Commander Siyavash and accompanied by noble chieftains.”
#84
سپه کش چو رستم گو پیلتن
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به یک دست خنجر به دیگر کفن
“With a commander like Rustam, the elephant-bodied hero, holding a dagger in one hand and a shroud in the other.”
#85
تو لشکر بیاری و چندین مپای
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که از باد کشتی بجنبد ز جای
“Delay no more and bring forth your army, for even a gentle breeze can set a ship adrift.”
#86
برانگیخت برسان آتش هیون
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کزین سان سخن راند با رهنمون
“He spurred his mount like a flaring flame, having delivered these urgent words to the commander.”
#87
سیاووش زین سو به پاسخ نماند
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سوی بلخ چون باد لشکر براند
“Meanwhile, Siyavash did not wait for a reply; like the swift wind, he drove his host towards Balkh.”
#88
چو تنگ اندر آمد ز ایران سپاه
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نشایست کردن به پاسخ نگاه
“As the Iranian host pressed closely upon them, there was no longer time to tarry for a response.”
#89
نگه کرد گرسیوز جنگ‌جوی
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جز از جنگ جستن ندید ایچ روی
“Battle-ready Garsivaz surveyed the field and saw no choice left before him save to fight.”
#90
چو ز ایران سپاه اندر آمد به تنگ
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به دروازهٔ بلخ برخاست جنگ
“As the Iranian forces encircled the city, fierce battle erupted at the very gates of Balkh.”
#91
دو جنگ گران کرده شد در سه روز
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بیامد سیاووش لشکر فروز
“Two intense battles were fought over three days, as Siyavash, the radiant army-leader, pressed forward.”
#92
پیاده فرستاد بر هر دری
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به بلخ اندر آمد گران لشکری
“He stationed foot-soldiers at every gate, and his mighty army triumphantly entered Balkh.”
#93
گریزان سپهرم بدان روی آب
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بشدبا سپه نزد افراسیاب
“Fleeing across the river, Sipahram escaped with his remaining troops to rejoin Afrasiab.”
#94
سیاووش در بلخ شد با سپاه
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یکی نامه فرمود نزدیک شاه
“Siyavash established his army in Balkh, and commanded that a letter be prepared for the Shah.”
#95
نوشتن به مشک و گلاب و عبیر
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چنان‌چون سزاوار بُد بر حریر
“They penned it upon fine silk with musk, rosewater, and ambergris, as fitted royal tradition.”
#96
نخست آفرین کرد بر کردگار
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کزو گشت پیروز و به روزگار
“He opened with praise unto the Almighty Creator, by Whose grace he had triumphed and prospered.”
#97
خداوند خورشید و گردنده ماه
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فرازندهٔ تاج و تخت و کلاه
“Sovereign of the radiant sun and the revolving moon, Who elevates crowns, thrones, and royal helms.”
#98
کسی را که خواهد برآرد بلند
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یکی را کند سوگوار و نژند
“Who exalts whomever He wills on high, and casts another down in sorrow and despair.”
#99
چرا نه به فرمانش اندر نه چون
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خرد کرد باید بدین رهنمون
“Before His decree there is no asking 'why' or 'how'; wisdom itself must bow to this divine Guide.”
#100
ازان دادگر کاو جهان آفرید
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ابا آشکارا نهان آفرید
“Praise be to that Just Creator Who fashioned the cosmos, bringing forth both the manifest and the hidden.”
#101
همی آفرین باد بر شهریار
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همه نیکوی باد فرجام کار
“May blessings ever rest upon the King, and may the final outcome of all deeds be goodness.”
#102
به بلخ آمدم شاد و پیروز بخت
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به فر جهاندار باتاج و تخت
“"I have entered Balkh in joy and fortune, by the divine glory of the King who commands throne and crown.”
#103
سه روز اندرین جنگ شد روزگار
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چهارم ببخشود پروردگار
“For three days the battle raged continuously; on the fourth, the Almighty bestowed His mercy upon us.”
#104
سپهرم به ترمذ شد و بارمان
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به کردار ناوک بجست از کمان
“Sipahram fled to Termez and Barman sped away, like an arrow launched from a drawn bow.”
#105
کنون تا به جیحون سپاه منست
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جهان زیر فر کلاه منست
“Now my army stretches all the way to the Jayhun river, and the realm lies beneath the grace of my crown.”
#106
به سغد است با لشکر افراسیاب
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سپاه و سپهبد بدان روی آب
“Afrasiab remains in Sogdia with his host; both commander and troops are stationed beyond the river.”
#107
گر ایدونک فرمان دهد شهریار
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سپه بگذرانم کنم کارزار
“If the Sovereign now gives his command, I shall cross the river with the army and engage in battle."”
#108
چو نامه بر شاه ایران رسید
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سر تاج و تختش به کیوان رسید
“When the letter reached the Shah of Iran, the splendor of his throne and crown exalted unto the heavens.”
#109
به یزدان پناهید و زو جست بخت
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بدان تا ببار آید آن نو درخت
“He sought refuge in God and prayed for fortune, that this young tree of hope might bear rich fruit.”
#110
به شادی یکی نامه پاسخ نوشت
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چو تازه بهاری در اردیبهشت
“In high spirits he penned a reply to the missive, delightful as a fresh spring day in the month of Ordibehesht.”
#111
که از آفرینندهٔ هور و ماه
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جهاندار و بخشندهٔ تاج و گاه
“"From the Creator of the sun and moon, the Sovereign of the world and Bestower of crown and throne:”
#112
ترا جاودان شادمان باد دل
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ز درد و بلا گشته آزاد دل
“May your heart remain joyful forever, liberated from all suffering, grief, and affliction!”
#113
همیشه به پیروزی و فرهی
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کلاه بزرگی و تاج مهی
“May victory and divine glory be ever yours, along with the helm of greatness and crown of supremacy!”
#114
سپه بردی و جنگ را خواستی
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که بخت و هنر داری و راستی
“You led the host into battle with courage, for good fortune, martial skill, and truth are your companions.”
#115
همی از لبت شیر بوید هنوز
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که زد بر کمان تو از جنگ توز
“Though the scent of milk still lingers on your lips, the war-bark of battle has already bound your bow."”
#116
همیشه هنرمند بادا تنت
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رسیده به کام دل روشنت
“May your body ever be endowed with skill and virtue, and may your bright heart attain all its desires.”
#117
ازان پس که پیروز گشتی به جنگ
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به کار اندرون کرد باید درنگ
“Now that you have emerged victorious in battle, you must proceed with caution and refrain from hasty actions.”
#118
نباید پراگنده کردن سپاه
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بپیمای روز و برآرای گاه
“Do not scatter your army; measure the passing days wisely and prepare the throne and court.”
#119
که آن ترک بدپیشه و ریمنست
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که هم بدنژادست و هم بدتنست
“For that Turk is deceitful and evil in nature, born of wicked lineage and corrupted in frame.”
#120
همان با کلاهست و با دستگاه
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همی سر برآرد ز تابنده ماه
“Yet he possesses crown and splendor, raising his head beyond the luminous moon in pride.”
#121
مکن هیچ بر جنگ جستن شتاب
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به جنگ تو آید خود افراسیاب
“Hasten not to seek further battle, for Afrasiab himself will surely march out to fight you.”
#122
گر ایدونک زین روی جیحون کشد
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همی دامن خویش در خون کشد
“Should he cross to this side of the Jayhun, he will only drag his own skirts in blood.”
#123
نهاد از بر نامه بر مهر خویش
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همانگه فرستاده را خواند پیش
“He placed his royal seal upon the letter, and straightway summoned the messenger before him.”
#124
بدو داد و فرمود تا گشت باز
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همی تاخت اندر نشیب و فراز
“He handed him the scroll and bade him return; the messenger rode relentlessly through valleys and hills.”
#125
فرستاده نزد سیاوش رسید
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چو آن نامهٔ شاه ایران بدید
“The envoy reached Siyavash, who rejoiced upon beholding the letter from the King of Iran.”
#126
زمین را ببوسید و دل شاد کرد
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ز هر غم دل پاک آزاد کرد
“He kissed the ground in respect, his heart filled with joy, freeing his pure mind from all worry.”
#127
ازان نامهٔ شاه چون گشت شاد
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بخندید و نامه بسر بر نهاد
“Delighted by the King's missive, he smiled warmly and placed the letter reverently upon his head.”
#128
نگه داشت بیدار فرمان اوی
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نپیچید دل را ز پیمان اوی
“He strictly heeded his father's command and did not turn his heart away from his covenant.”
#129
وزان سو چو گرسیوز شوخ مرد
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بیامد بر شاه ترکان چو گرد
“Meanwhile, the audacious Garsivaz returned swift as dust to the King of the Turks.”
#130
بگفت آن سخنهای ناپاک و تلخ
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که آمد سپهبد سیاوش به بلخ
“He delivered those bitter and grim tidings: that the commander Siyavash had arrived in Balkh.”
#131
سپه کش چو رستم سپاهی گران
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بسی نامداران و جنگ آوران
“With an army commander like Rustam and a vast host full of renowned warriors and champions.”
#132
ز هر یک ز ما بود پنجاه بیش
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سرافراز با گُرزهٔ گاومیش
“For every one of us, they numbered more than fifty, proud warriors wielding bull-headed maces.”
#133
پیاده به کردار آتش بدند
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سپردار با تیر و ترکش بدند
“Their foot-soldiers raged like blazing fire, equipped with shields, arrows, and quivers.”
#134
نپرد به کردار ایشان عقاب
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یکی را سر اندر نیاید بخواب
“Not even an eagle could fly as swiftly as they strike, nor does sleep ever overcome their eyes.”
#135
سه روز و سه شب بود هم زین نشان
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غمی شد سر و اسپ گردنکشان
“For three days and nights this state endured, until the heads and steeds of the proud commanders grew weary.”
#136
ازیشان کسی را که خواب آمدی
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ز جنگش بدانگه شتاب آمدی
“Whenever sleep overcame one of them, he would make haste to finish his bout of battle.”
#137
بخفتی و آسوده برخاستی
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به نوی یکی جنگ آراستی
“He would sleep briefly, rise refreshed, and straightway prepare for a fresh combat.”
#138
برآشفت چون آتش افراسیاب
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که چندش چه گویی ز آرام و خواب
“Afrasiab flared up like fire, shouting: "How long will you speak to me of rest and sleep?!"”
#139
به گرسیوز اندر چنان بنگرید
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که گفتی میانش بخواهد برید
“He glared at Garsivaz with such fury, as if he intended to cut him in two on the spot.”
#140
یکی بانگ برزد براندش ز پیش
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کجا خواست راندن برو خشم خویش
“He roared in rage and drove him from his presence, unleashing all his wrath upon him.”
#141
بفرمود کز نامداران هزار
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بخوانید وز بزم سازید کار
“He commanded: "Summon a thousand renowned chieftains, and prepare a grand feast!"”
#142
سراسر همه دشت پرچین نهید
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به سغد اندر آرایش چین نهید
“Cover the entire plain with pleated silk tents, and set up Chinese decorations throughout Sughd!”
#143
بدین سان به شادی گذر کرد روز
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چو از چشم شد دور گیتی فروز
“In this manner the day passed in feasting; and when the sun, illuminator of the world, vanished from sight...”
#144
به خواب و به آرامش آمد شتاب
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بغلتید بر جامه افراسیاب
“Eager for sleep and rest, Afrasiab threw himself onto his bed.”