#1
نگه کرد گرسیوز نامدار
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سواران ترکان گزیده هزار
“The renowned Garsivaz looked forth upon a thousand chosen Turanian horsemen.”
#2
خنیده سپاه اندرآورد گرد
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بشد شادمان تا سیاووش گرد
“The famed army raised up clouds of dust as it advanced joyfully toward the valiant Siyavash.”
#3
سیاوش چو بشنید بسپرد راه
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پذیره شدش تازیان با سپاه
“When Siyavash heard of their arrival, he rode swiftly out with his troops to greet them.”
#4
گرفتند مر یکدگر را کنار
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سیاوش بپرسید از شهریار
“They embraced each other warmly, and Siyavash inquired after the health of King Afrasiab.”
#5
به ایوان کشیدند زان جایگاه
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سیاوش بیاراست جای سپاه
“They repaired to the palace from that place, where Siyavash arranged grand quarters for the army.”
#6
دگر روز گرسیوز آمد پگاه
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بیاورد خلعت ز نزدیک شاه
“The following morning, Garsivaz came early, bringing robes of honor sent by the king.”
#7
سیاوش بدان خلعت شهریار
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نگه کرد و شد چون گل اندر بهار
“Siyavash gazed upon the royal gifts and blossomed with joy like a rose in springtime.”
#8
نشست از بر بارهٔ گام زن
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سواران ایران شدند انجمن
“He mounted his swift-stepping charger, while the Iranian horsemen assembled around him.”
#9
همه شهر و برزن یکایک بدوی
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نمود و سوی کاخ بنهاد روی
“He showed Garsivaz every street and quarter of the city, and then turned toward his palace.”
#10
هم آنگه به نزد سیاوش چو باد
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سواری بیامد ورا مژده داد
“Just then, a courier arrived like the wind before Siyavash, bearing glad tidings.”
#11
که از دختر پهلوان سپاه
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یکی کودک آمد به مانند شاه
“That from the daughter of the army's chieftain, a male child was born, radiant as the king himself.”
#12
ورا نام کردند فرخ فرود
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به تیره شب آمد چو پیران شنود
“They named him blessed Farud; he had arrived in the dark night when Piran heard the news.”
#13
به زودی مرا با سواری دگر
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بگفت اینک شو شاه را مژده بر
“"He quickly sent me with another rider, saying: 'Go and bear this glad news to the prince.'"”
#14
همان مادر کودک ارجمند
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جریره سر بانوان بلند
“And Jarireh, the noble mother of the child, paramount among exalted ladies,”
#15
بفرمود یکسر به فرمانبران
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زدن دست آن خرد بر زعفران
“Ordered her servants to press the newborn's hand upon saffron paper,”
#16
نهادند بر پشت این نامه بر
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که پیش سیاووش خودکامه بر
“And stamped it upon this letter, sent to the proud and noble Siyavash.”
#17
بگویش که هر چند من سالخورد
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بدم پاک یزدان مرا شاد کرد
“"Tell him: 'Though I am aged, Holy Yazdan has gladdened my heart with this birth.'"”
#18
سیاوش بدو گفت گاه مهی
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ازین تخمه هرگز مبادا تهی
“Siyavash said to him: "May the throne of greatness never be void of this noble lineage!"”
#19
فرستاده را داد چندان درم
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که آرنده گشت از کشیدن دژم
“He bestowed so much silver upon the messenger that the bearer grew weary carrying its weight.”
#20
به کاخ فرنگیس رفتند شاد
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بدید آن بزرگی فرخ نژاد
“Then they went joyfully to Farangis's palace, where Garsivaz beheld the splendor of that noble maiden.”
#21
پرستار چندی به زرین کلاه
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فرنگیس با تاج در پیش‌گاه
“Handmaidens wearing golden crowns stood in attendance, with Farangis enthroned in royal glory.”
#22
فرود آمد از تخت و بردش نثار
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بپرسیدش از شهر و ز شهریار
“She stepped down from her throne, offered him welcoming gifts, and asked of the king and the city.”
#23
دل و مغز گرسیوز آمد به جوش
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دگرگونه‌تر شد به آیین و هوش
“At that sight, Garsivaz's heart and mind boiled over with envy; his humor turned sour and hostile.”
#24
به دل گفت سالی چنین بگذرد
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سیاوش کسی را به کس نشمرد
“He said in his heart: "If another year passes thus, Siyavash will reckon no man as anything."”
#25
همش پادشاهیست هم تاج و گاه
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همش گنج و هم دانش و هم سپاه
“"He possesses kingdom, throne, and crown; wealth, knowledge, and a mighty army!"”
#26
نهان دل خویش پیدا نکرد
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همی بود پیچان و رخساره زرد
“He revealed not the secrets of his heart, but remained twisting in anguish, his face pale with envy.”
#27
بدو گفت برخوردی از رنج خویش
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همه سال شادان دل از گنج خویش
“Yet he said aloud to Siyavash: "May you long enjoy the fruit of your labors and rejoice in your treasure!"”
#28
نهادند در کاخ زرین دو تخت
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نشستند شادان دل و نیک‌بخت
“They placed two golden thrones in the palace and sat together in happy fortune.”
#29
نوازندهٔ رود با میگسار
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بیامد بر تخت گوهرنگار
“Lutenists and cupbearers approached the jewel-encrusted throne.”
#30
ز نالیدن چنگ و رود و سرود
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به شادی همی داد دل را درود
“From the lament of harp, lute, and song, joy poured into their hearts.”
#31
چو خورشید تابنده بگشاد راز
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به هرجای بنمود چهر از فراز
“When the radiant sun revealed its secrets and displayed its face across the sky,”
#32
سیاوش ز ایوان به میدان گذشت
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به بازی همی گرد میدان بگشت
“Siyavash left the palace for the royal field, riding gracefully about the polo arena.”
#33
چو گرسیوز آمد بینداخت گوی
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سپهبد پس گوی بنهاد روی
“When Garsivaz came, he threw the ball, and the prince galloped hard after it.”
#34
چو او گوی در زخم چوگان گرفت
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هم‌آورد او خاک میدان گرفت
“As he caught the ball with the stroke of his polo mallet, his rival could only bite the field's dust.”
#35
ز چوگان او گوی شد ناپدید
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تو گفتی سپهرش همی برکشید
“The ball vanished from his stroke—you would say the firmament itself drew it upward!”
#36
بفرمود تا تخت زرین نهند
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به میدان پرخاش ژوپین نهند
“Then he commanded a golden throne to be set upon the javelin combat arena.”
#37
دو مهتر نشستند بر تخت زر
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بدان تا کرا برفروزد هنر
“The two chieftains sat upon the throne of gold to see whose martial skill would shine brighter.”
#38
بدو گفت گرسیوز ای شهریار
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هنرمند وز خسروان یادگار
“Garsivaz said to him: "O King! Renowned master of prowess and heir of monarchical line!”
#39
هنر بر گهر نیز کرده گذر
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سزد گر نمایی به ترکان هنر
“"Your art surpasses even your noble blood; it is fitting that you display your skill to the Turanians,”
#40
به نوک سنان و به تیر و کمان
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زمین آورد تیرگی یک زمان
“"So that with point of lance, arrow, and bow, the earth may turn dark for a moment before your might!"”
#41
به بر زد سیاوش بدان کار دست
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به زین اندر آمد ز تخت نشست
“Siyavash set his hand to that task; he left the throne and mounted his saddle.”
#42
زره را به هم بر ببستند پنج
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که از یک زره تن رسیدی به رنج
“They bound five coats of mail together—one alone of which would strain a warrior's strength.”
#43
نهادند بر خط آوردگاه
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نظاره برو بر ز هر سو سپاه
“They set the armor upon the target mark while troops gathered from every side to watch.”
#44
سیاوش یکی نیزهٔ شاهوار
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کجا داشتی از پدر یادگار
“Siyavash grasped a royal spear—the very weapon he held as a legacy from his royal father,”
#45
که در جنگ مازندران داشتی
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به نخچیر بر شیر بگذاشتی
“Which he had wielded in the war of Mazandaran and struck down wild lions with upon the hunt.”
#46
به آوردگه رفت نیزه به دست
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عنان را بپیچید چون پیل مست
“He rode into the arena, spear held firm in hand, turning his reins like a furious, raging elephant.”
#47
بزد نیزه و برگرفت آن زره
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زره را نماند ایچ بند و گره
“He struck with his spear and lifted the coat of mail, leaving not a single knot or buckle intact.”
#48
از آورد نیزه برآورد راست
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زره را بینداخت زان سو که خواست
“With a swift thrust of his lance he raised it straight, tossing the mail-coat wherever he wished.”
#49
سواران گرسیوز دام ساز
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برفتند با نیزه‌های دراز
“Then the cunning horsemen of Garsivaz stepped forward, carrying their long spears to attempt the feat.”
#50
فراوان بگشتند گرد زره
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ز میدان نه بر شد زره یک گره
“Though they circled the armor repeatedly, not a single ring of it could they raise from the ground.”
#51
سیاوش سپر خواست گیلی چهار
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دو چوبین و دو ز آهن آبدار
“Siyavash called for four Gilani shields—two crafted of wood and two of tempered steel.”
#52
کمان خواست با تیرهای خدنگ
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شش اندر میان زد سه چوبه به تنگ
“He summoned his bow and arrows of hard poplar; six he tucked into his belt and three he held ready in his hand.”
#53
یکی در کمان راند و بفشارد ران
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نظاره به گردش سپاهی گران
“He notched an arrow, spurred his steed with his thighs, while a vast army watched him in awe.”
#54
بر آن چار چوبین و ز آهن سپر
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گذر کرد پیکان آن نامور
“Straight through those four shields—wooden and iron alike—the arrow of that famous prince tore its way.”
#55
بزد هم بر آن گونه دو چوبه تیر
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برو آفرین کرد برنا و پیر
“He shot two more arrows in the selfsame manner, and both young and old shouted praises upon him.”
#56
ازان ده یکی بی‌گذاره نماند
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برو هر کسی نام یزدان بخواند
“Not one of those targets remained unpierced, and every spectator invoked God's holy name over his skill.”
#57
بدو گفت گرسیوز ای شهریار
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به ایران و توران ترا نیست یار
“Garsivaz spoke to him, 'O sovereign prince! In all Iran and Turan, thou hast no peer.'”
#58
بیا تا من و تو به آوردگاه
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بتازیم هر دو به پیش سپاه
“'Come, let us two enter the battlefield and gallop before the assembly of the troops.'”
#59
بگیریم هردو دوال کمر
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به کردار جنگی دو پرخاشخر
“'Let us grasp each other's waistbands, like two warlike champions locked in strife.'”
#60
ز ترکان مرا نیست همتاکسی
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چو اسپم نبینی ز اسپان بسی
“'Among the Turks none is my equal, nor wilt thou see many steeds to match mine.'”
#61
بمیدان کسی نیست همتای تو
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هم‌آورد تو گر ببالای تو
“'Yet in this arena none equals thee, a warrior matched only by thy heroic stature.'”
#62
گر ایدونک بردارم از پشت زین
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ترا ناگهان برزنم بر زمین
“'If I should lift thee from the saddle and cast thee suddenly down onto the earth,'”
#63
چنان دان که از تو دلاورترم
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باسپ و بمردی ز تو برترم
“'Know that I am bolder than thee, superior to thee in horsemanship and valor.'”
#64
و گر تو مرا برنهی بر زمین
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نگردم بجایی که جویند کین
“'And if thou shouldst hurl me to the ground, I shall not harbor grudge nor seek revenge.'”
#65
سیاوش بدو گفت کین خود مگوی
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که تو مهتری شیر و پرخاشجوی
“Siyavash answered him, 'Speak not thus! For thou art a great lord, a lion, and a mighty warrior.'”
#66
همان اسپ تو شاه اسپ منست
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کلاه تو آذر گشسپ منست
“'Thy steed is the monarch of my horses, and thy headgear is sacred as Azar Gushnasp to me.'”
#67
جز از خود ز ترکان یکی برگزین
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که با من بگردد نه بر راه کین
“'Choose another champion from among the Turks to spar with me, but not in spirit of malice.'”
#68
بدو گفت گرسیوز ای نامجوی
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ز بازی نشانی نیاید بروی
“Garsivaz replied, 'O seeker of fame! This shows no mark of mere sport or play.'”
#69
سیاوش بدو گفت کین رای نیست
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نبرد برادر کنی جای نیست
“Siyavash said, 'This is no wise counsel; it is unfit to fight with the King's brother.'”
#70
نبرد دو تن جنگ و میدان بود
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پر از خشم دل چهره خندان بود
“'A duel between two lords turns to real fight; though faces smile, hearts fill with fury.'”
#71
ز گیتی برادر توی شاه را
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همی زیر نعل آوری ماه را
“'In this world thou art brother to the King, capable of placing the moon beneath thy horse's shoe.'”
#72
کنم هرچ گویی به فرمان تو
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برین نشکنم رای و پیمان تو
“'I shall obey whatever command thou givest; I shall not break thy counsel nor thy covenant.'”
#73
ز یاران یکی شیر جنگی بخوان
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برین تیزتگ بارگی برنشان
“'Summon one of thy warlike lion-warriors and mount him upon a swift, charging steed.'”
#74
گر ایدونک رایت نبرد منست
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سر سرکشان زیر گرد منست
“'If thy true desire is to see me fight, the heads of the proudest champions shall be humbled in my dust.'”
#75
بخندید گرسیوز نامجوی
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همانا خوش آمدش گفتار اوی
“Garsivaz, the famous warrior, smiled; indeed Siyavash's noble words seemed to please his ears.”
#76
به یاران چنین گفت کای سرکشان
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که خواهد که گردد به گیتی نشان
“He spoke thus to his companions: 'O proud warriors! Who among you wishes to win world-wide renown?'”
#77
یکی با سیاوش نبرد آورد
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سر سرکشان زیر گرد آورد
“'Who will enter combat with Siyavash, and bring the head of champions down to dust?'”
#78
نیوشنده بودند لب با گره
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به پاسخ بیامد گروی زره
“They listened with clenched lips in tense silence, until Garui Zereh stepped forward to answer.”
#79
منم گفت شایستهٔ کارکرد
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اگر نیست او را کسی هم نبرد
“'I am worthy of this task,' he declared, 'if he has no other combatant to face him!'”
#80
سیاوش ز گفت گروی زره
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برو کرد پرچین رخان پرگره
“Hearing the words of Garui Zereh, Siyavash frowned, his face furrowing with deep displeasure.”
#81
بدو گفت گرسیوز ای نامدار
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ز ترکان لشکر ورا نیست یار
“Garsivaz spoke to him, 'O illustrious prince, among the Turanian warriors, none can match your skill in battle.'”
#82
سیاوش بدو گفت کز تو گذشت
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نبرد دلیران مرا خوار گشت
“Siyavash answered him, 'You speak too modestly; combat with ordinary warriors holds no glory for me.'”
#83
ازیشان دو یل باید آراسته
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به میدان نبرد مرا خواسته
“'Let two of their most renowned champions step forth together onto the battlefield to challenge me.'”
#84
یکی نامور بود نامش دمور
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که همتا نبودش به ترکان به زور
“There was a famous warrior named Damur, whose matchless strength was renowned among all the Turks.”
#85
بیامد بران کار بسته میان
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به نزد جهانجوی شاه کیان
“Girded for battle, he stepped into the arena before the world-seeking Kayanid prince.”
#86
سیاوش به آورد بنهاد روی
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برفتند پیچان دمور و گروی
“Siyavash turned to face the combat; Damur and Gariw-e Zereh advanced together in fury.”
#87
ببند میان گروی زره
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فرو برد چنگال و برزد گره
“He seized Gariw by his waist-belt, digging in his powerful grip and locking him tight.”
#88
ز زین برگرفتش به میدان فگند
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نیازش نیامد به گرز و کمند
“He lifted him straight from his saddle and cast him to the ground, needing neither mace nor lasso.”
#89
وزان پس بپیچید سوی دمور
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گرفت آن بر و گردن او به زور
“Then turning swiftly toward Damur, he gripped his chest and neck with irresistible force.”
#90
چنان خوارش از پشت زین برگرفت
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که لشکر بدو ماند اندر شگفت
“So effortlessly did he snatch him from his horse's back that the entire army watched in utter astonishment.”
#91
چنان پیش گرسیوز آورد خوش
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که گفتی ندارد کسی زیرکش
“He carried Damur effortlessly before Garsivaz, as if the champion weighed nothing in his grasp.”
#92
فرود آمد از باره بگشاد دست
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پر از خنده بر تخت زرین نشست
“Dismounting his steed, he unbound his hands, and with a beaming smile sat upon his golden throne.”
#93
برآشفت گرسیوز از کار اوی
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پر از غم شدش دل پر از رنگ روی
“Garsivaz grew deeply enraged at this display; his heart filled with sorrow and his face flushed with envy.”
#94
وزان تخت زرین به ایوان شدند
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تو گفتی که بر اوج کیوان شدند
“From the golden throne they retired into the grand hall, as though soaring to the heights of Saturn.”
#95
نشستند یک هفته با نای و رود
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می و ناز و رامشگران و سرود
“For a full week they feasted with flutes and lutes, wine, delight, minstrels, and joyous song.”
#96
به هشتم به رفتن گرفتند ساز
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بزرگان و گرسیوز سرفراز
“On the eighth day, the nobles and the proud Garsivaz made preparations for their departure.”
#97
یکی نامه بنوشت نزدیک شاه
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پر از لابه و پرسش و نیکخواه
“Siyavash penned a letter to King Afrasiab, full of homage, inquiries of health, and warm goodwill.”
#98
ازان پس مراو را بسی هدیه داد
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برفتند زان شهر آباد شاد
“He bestowed magnificent gifts upon Garsivaz, who then departed that prosperous city in high spirits.”
#99
به رهشان سخن رفت یک با دگر
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ازان پرهنر شاه و آن بوم و بر
“Along the way, they conversed with one another about that highly gifted king and his prosperous realm.”
#100
چنین گفت گرسیوز کینه جوی
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که مارا ز ایران بد آمد بروی
“Thus spoke the vengeful Garsivaz: 'A great calamity has come upon us from Iran.'”
#101
یکی مرد را شاه ز ایران بخواند
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که از ننگ ما را به خوی در نشاند
“'Our king summoned a man from Iran who has drenched us in the sweat of shame.'”
#102
دو شیر ژیان چون دمور و گروی
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که بودند گردان پرخاشجوی
“'Two fierce lions like Damur and Gariw, who were fierce and warlike heroes,'”
#103
چنین زار و بیکار گشتند و خوار
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به چنگال ناپاک تن یک سوار
“'Were thus rendered helpless, wretched, and humiliated by the foul claws of a single knight.'”
#104
سرانجام ازین بگذراند سخن
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نه سر بینم این کار او را نه بن
“'In the end, his ambitions will surpass all bounds; I see neither beginning nor end to his grand scheme.'”
#105
چنین تا به درگاه افراسیاب
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نرفت اندران جوی جز تیره آب
“Thus, all the way to Afrasiab's court, nothing but murky water flowed through that stream of malice.”
#106
چو نزدیک سالار توران سپاه
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رسیدند و هرگونه پرسید شاه
“When they reached the lord of Turan's host, the king greeted them and asked of all affairs.”
#107
فراوان سخن گفت و نامه بداد
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بخواند و بخندید و زو گشت شاد
“Garsivaz spoke at length and delivered the letter; the king read it, smiled, and was gladdened by it.”
#108
نگه کرد گرسیوز کینه‌دار
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بدان تازه رخسارهٔ شهریار
“The rancorous Garsivaz glared sullenly at the king's cheerful and bright countenance.”
#109
همی رفت یکدل پر از کین و درد
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بدانگه که خورشید شد لاژورد
“He went away with a heart heavy with spite and pain, until the sun turned azure into dusk.”
#110
همه شب بپیچید تا روز پاک
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چو شب جامهٔ قیرگون کرد چاک
“All night he writhed until clear dawn, when night tore away its pitch-black garment.”
#111
سر مرد کین اندرآمد ز خواب
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بیامد به نزدیک افراسیاب
“That man of hatred arose from sleep and made his way to King Afrasiab.”
#112
ز بیگانه پردخته کردند جای
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نشستند و جستند هرگونه رای
“They cleared the chamber of all strangers, sat together, and sought counsel on every matter.”
#113
بدو گفت گرسیوز ای شهریار
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سیاوش جزان دارد آیین و کار
“Garsivaz whispered to him, 'O King, Siyavash hides a different custom and intent in his heart.'”
#114
فرستاده آمد ز کاووس شاه
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نهانی بنزدیک او چند گاه
“'Envoys have come in secret to him from King Kavus for some time now.'”
#115
ز روم و ز چین نیزش آمد پیام
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همی یاد کاووس گیرد به جام
“'Messages have also reached him from Rome and China; he continuously toasted Kavus in his wine cups.'”
#116
برو انجمن شد فراوان سپاه
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بپیچید ازو یک زمان جان شاه
“A vast army gathered around Siyavash, and because of this, the king's heart grew troubled for a moment.”
#117
اگر تور را دل نگشتی دژم
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ز گیتی به ایرج نکردی ستم
“"If Tur’s heart had not grown bitter, he would never have wronged Iraj in this world."”
#118
دو کشور یکی آتش و دیگر آب
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بدل یک ز دیگر گرفته شتاب
“"These two realms are as fire and water, each harboring haste and enmity in its heart against the other."”
#119
تو خواهی کشان خیره جفت آوری
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همی باد را در نهفت آوری
“"You vainly seek to join them together; it is as if you are trying to trap the wind in secret."”
#120
اگر کردمی بر تو این بد نهان
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مرا زشت نامی بدی در جهان
“"Had I hidden this impending evil from you, I would have gained a foul reputation in the world."”
#121
دل شاه زان کار شد دردمند
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پر از غم شد از روزگار گزند
“The king's heart grew afflicted by those words, and he became filled with grief over the deceitful turn of fortune.”
#122
بدو گفت بر من ترا مهر خون
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بجنبید و شد مر ترا رهنمون
“He said to him: "Your blood-kinship's love moved within you and guided your counsel."”
#123
سه روز اندرین کار رای آوریم
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سخنهای بهتر بجای آوریم
“"For three days let us deliberate on this matter and consider better solutions."”
#124
چو این رای گردد خرد را درست
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بگویم که دران چه بایدت جست
“"When this counsel aligns with wisdom, I shall tell you what needs to be sought therein."”
#125
چهارم چو گرسیوز آمد بدر
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کله بر سر و تنگ بسته کمر
“On the fourth day, when Garsivaz came to court, wearing his crown and tightly girded for service,”
#126
سپهدار ترکان ورا پیش خواند
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ز کار سیاوش فراوان براند
“The commander of the Turanians summoned him forward and spoke at length about Siyavash.”
#127
بدو گفت کای یادگار پشنگ
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چه دارم به گیتی جز از تو به چنگ
“He said to him: "O noble remembrance of Pashang, what else do I possess in this world beside you?"”
#128
همه رازها بر تو باید گشاد
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به ژرفی ببین تا چه آیدت یاد
“"I must reveal all secrets to you; look deeply into the matter and tell me what comes to your mind."”
#129
ازان خواب بد چون دلم شد غمی
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به مغز اندر آورد لختی کمی
“"When my heart grew sorrowful over that evil dream, it brought a moment of frailty to my mind."”
#130
نبستم به جنگ سیاوش میان
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ازو نیز ما را نیامد زیان
“"I did not gird myself to fight Siyavash, nor did any harm come to us from him."”
#131
چو او تخت پرمایه پدرود کرد
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خرد تار کرد و مرا پود کرد
“"When he bade farewell to his father's glorious throne, he made wisdom his warp and me his weft."”
#132
ز فرمان من یک زمان سر نتافت
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چو از من چنان نیکویها بیافت
“"He did not disobey my command even for a moment, once he received such goodness from me."”
#133
سپردم بدو کشور و گنج خویش
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نکردیم یاد از غم و رنج خویش
“"I entrusted my realm and treasures to him, forgetting all my past grief and toil."”
#134
به خون نیز پیوستگی ساختم
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دل از کین ایران بپرداختم
“"I even created a bond of blood through marriage, and cleansed my heart of malice against Iran."”
#135
بپیچیدم از جنگ و فرزند روی
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گرامی دو دیده سپردم بدوی
“"I turned my face away from war and my own child, entrusting my two precious eyes to him."”
#136
پس از نیکویها و هرگونه رنج
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فدی کردن کشور و تاج و گنج
“"After all these kindnesses and burdens borne, after sacrificing realm, crown, and treasure for him,"”
#137
گر ایدونک من بدسگالم بدوی
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ز گیتی برآید یکی گفت و گوی
“"If I should now plot evil against him, a great outcry would rise across the world."”
#138
بدو بر بهانه ندارم ببد
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گر از من بدو اندکی بد رسد
“"I have no pretext for harm against him; if even a little evil reaches him from me,"”
#139
زبان برگشایند بر من مهان
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درفشی شوم در میان جهان
“"The great ones of the world will speak out against me, and I shall become a byword of shame across the earth."”
#140
نباشد پسند جهان‌آفرین
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نه نیز از بزرگان روی زمین
“"It would be acceptable neither to the Creator of the universe nor to the noble rulers of the earth."”
#141
ز دد تیزدندان‌تر از شیر نیست
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که اندر دلش بیم شمشیر نیست
“"Among beasts, none has sharper teeth than the lion, who harbors no fear of the sword in his heart."”
#142
اگر بچه‌ای از پدر دردمند
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کند مرغزارش پناه از گزند
“"Yet if its cub, suffering because of its father, flees to the meadow seeking refuge from harm,"”
#143
سزد گر بد آید بدو از پناه؟
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پسندد چنین داور هور و ماه؟
“"Is it right that harm should come to it from its refuge? Would the Judge of the sun and moon approve of such a deed?"”
#144
ندانم جز آنکش بخوانم به در
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وز ایدر فرستمش نزد پدر
“"I see no remedy except to summon him to court and send him back from here to his father."”
#145
اگر گاه جوید گر انگشتری
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ازین بوم و بر بگسلد داوری
“"Whether he seeks the throne or the signet ring of power, let all dispute end in this land."”
#146
بدو گفت گرسیوز ای شهریار
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مگیر اینچنین کار پرمایه خوار
“Garsivaz said to him: "O monarch, do not treat so serious a matter lightly!"”
#147
از ایدر گر او سوی ایران شود
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بر و بوم ما پاک ویران شود
“"If he leaves here and returns to Iran, our whole land and territory will be utterly ruined."”
#148
هر آنگه که بیگانه شد خویش تو
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بدانست راز کم و بیش تو
“"Whenever a stranger becomes your kin and learns all your secrets, great and small,"”
#149
چو جویی دگر زو تو بیگانگی
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کند رهنمونی به دیوانگی
“"If you then seek to treat him as a stranger once more, it will only lead to madness."”
#150
یکی دشمنی باشد اندوخته
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نمک را پراگنده بر سوخته
“"He will become an enemy harboring stored vengeance, sprinkling salt upon an open burn."”
#151
بدین داستان زد یکی رهنمون
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که بادی که از خانه آید برون
“A wise guide once struck up this parable: 'A wind that blows forth from within one's own house...'”
#152
ندانی تو بستن برو رهگذار
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و گر بگذری نگذرد روزگار
“'...You cannot block its pathway, and if you let it pass unchecked, time will not treat you gently.'”
#153
سیاووش داند همه کار تو
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هم از کار تو هم ز گفتار تو
“'Siyavash knows everything of your affairs—both what you have done and what you have said.'”
#154
نبینی تو زو جز همه درد و رنج
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پراگندن دوده و نام و گنج
“'You shall reap nothing from him but grief and pain—the ruin of your dynasty, your name, and your treasure.'”
#155
ندانی که پروردگار پلنگ
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نبیند ز پرورده جز درد و چنگ
“'Do you not know that he who nurtures a leopard sees nothing from his charge but sharp claws and pain?'”
#156
چو افراسیاب این سخن باز جست
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همه گفت گرسیوز آمد درست
“When Afrasiab pondered these words, he thought all that Garsivaz had said was entirely true.”
#157
پشیمان شد از رای و کردار خویش
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همی کژ دانست بازار خویش
“He repented of his past judgments and deeds, deeming his own affairs and situation to be corrupt.”
#158
چنین داد پاسخ که من زین سخن
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نه سر نیک بینم بلا را نه بن
“He replied: 'In this matter, I see neither good beginning nor end, but only calamity.'”
#159
بباشیم تا رای گردان سپهر
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چگونه گشاید بدین کار چهر
“'Let us wait and see how the turns of the revolving sphere will unveil its face upon this matter.'”
#160
به هر کار بهتر درنگ از شتاب
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بمان تا برآید بلند آفتاب
“'In every affair, patience is better than haste; wait until the high sun rises and reveals the truth.'”
#161
ببینم که رای جهاندار چیست
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رخ شمع چرخ روان سوی کیست
“'I shall see what the Lord of the world decrees, and toward whom the shining candle of the sky is turned.'”
#162
وگر سوی درگاه خوانمش باز
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بجویم سخن تا چه دارد به راز
“'And if I summon him back to my court, I shall probe his words to uncover what secret he conceals.'”
#163
نگهبان او من بسم بی‌گمان
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همی بنگرم تا چه گردد زمان
“'Doubtless, I am his watchman; I shall observe how time unfolds.'”
#164
چو زو کژیی آشکارا شود
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که با چاره دل بی‌مدارا شود
“'Only when dishonesty becomes manifest in him will my heart show no mercy in taking measures.'”
#165
ازان پس نکوهش نباید به کس
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مکافات بد جز بدی نیست بس
“'Thereafter, no one can blame me, for the only fit recompense for evil is evil itself.'”
#166
چنین گفت گرسیوز کینه‌جوی
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که‌ای شاه بینادل و راست‌گوی
“Thus spoke malice-seeking Garsivaz: 'O clear-sighted and truthful king!'”
#167
سیاوش بران آلت و فر و برز
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بدان ایزدی شاخ و آن تیغ و گرز
“'Siyavash, with all that equipment, glory, stature, divine lineage, sword, and mace...'”
#168
بیاید به درگاه تو با سپاه
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شود بر تو بر تیره خورشید و ماه
“'...Will march to your court with an army, darkening the sun and moon before your eyes!'”
#169
سیاوش نه آنست کش دیده شاه
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همی ز آسمان برگذارد کلاه
“'Siyavash is not what the king imagines; his pride lifts his crown above the high heavens.'”
#170
فرنگیس را هم ندانی تو باز
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تو گویی شدست از جهان بی‌نیاز
“'Nor do you recognize Farangis anymore; you would say she has grown arrogant and detached from the world.'”
#171
سپاهت بدو بازگردد همه
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تو باشی رمه گر نیاری دمه
“'Your army will all turn their allegiance to him; you will be left like a lonely shepherd if you do not strike now!'”
#172
سپاهی که شاهی ببیند چنوی
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بدان بخشش و رای و آن ماه‌روی
“'For an army that beholds such a prince—with such generosity, wisdom, and moon-like face—'”
#173
تو خوانی که ایدر مرا بنده باش
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به خواری به مهر من آگنده باش
“'...Will you still demand of him: Stay here as my servant, bound to me in humble subjection?'”
#174
ندیدست کس جفت با پیل شیر
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نه آتش دمان از بر و آب زیر
“'No one has ever seen a lion paired with an elephant, nor roaring fire dwelling atop flowing water!'”
#175
اگر بچهٔ شیر ناخورده شیر
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بپوشد کسی در میان حریر
“'Even if a lion cub, before drinking milk, is wrapped in soft silk by someone—'”
#176
به گوهر شود باز چون شد سترگ
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نترسد ز آهنگ پیل بزرگ
“'...When it grows full size, it reverts to its nature, fearing not the attack of a mighty elephant.'”
#177
پس افراسیاب اندر آن بسته شد
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غمی گشت و اندیشه پیوسته شد
“Then Afrasiab became entrapped in those schemes; he grew grieved, and constant anxiety beset him.”
#178
همی از شتابش به آمد درنگ
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که پیروز باشد خداوند سنگ
“Patience seemed better to him than haste, for victorious is the master of gravity and restraint.”
#179
ستوده نباشد سر بادسار
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بدین داستان زد یکی هوشیار
“A rash and reckless mind is never praised; on this a wise person once struck up a proverb:”
#180
که گر باد خیره بجستی ز جای
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نماندی بر و بیشه و پر و پای
“'If the wind blew wildly and without cause, no leaf, forest, wing, or foot would remain on earth.'”
#181
سبکسار مردم نه والا بود
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و گرچه به تن سروبالا بود
“'A foolish, light-headed man is never noble, even if in stature he stands tall as a cypress.'”
#182
برفتند پیچان و لب پر سخن
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پر از کین دل از روزگار کهن
“They departed in anxiety, lips heavy with speech, their hearts full of ancient grudges of bygone days.”
#183
بر شاه رفتی زمان تا زمان
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بداندیشه گرسیوز بدگمان
“Time and again, the malevolent and suspicious Garsivaz went before the king.”
#184
ز هرگونه رنگ اندرآمیختی
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دل شاه ترکان برانگیختی
“He wove all manner of deceits and colors, inciting the heart of the king of the Turks against Siyavash.”
#185
چنین تا برآمد برین روزگار
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پر از درد و کین شد دل شهریار
“Thus time passed in this manner, until the king's heart became filled with pain and bitter enmity.”
#186
سپهبد چنین دید یک روز رای
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که پردخت ماند ز بیگانه جای
“One day, the commander deemed it fitting to clear the chamber of all outsiders.”
#187
به گرسیوز این داستان برگشاد
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ز کار سیاوش بسی کرد یاد
“He opened this matter to Garsivaz and spoke at length of Siyavash's affairs.”
#188
ترا گفت ز ایدر بباید شدن
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بر او فراوان نباید بدن
“He said to him: 'You must travel hence to him, yet you should not linger there for long.'”
#189
بپرسی و گویی کزان جشن‌گاه
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نخواهی همی کرد کس را نگاه
“'Inquire of his state and say: "From that festive court, do you not wish to cast a glance upon anyone?"'”
#190
به مهرت همی دل بجنبد ز جای
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یکی با فرنگیس خیز ایدر آی
“'My heart stirs with affection for you; arise and come hither along with Farangis.'”
#191
نیازست ما را به دیدار تو
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بدان پرهنر جان بیدار تو
“'We stand in need of beholding your countenance, and that vigilant soul of yours, full of skill.'”
#192
برین کوه ما نیز نخچیر هست
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ز جام زبرجد می و شیر هست
“'Upon our mountain too there is game to hunt, and wine and milk ready in goblets of emerald.'”
#193
گذاریم یک چند و باشیم شاد
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چو آیدت از شهر آباد یاد
“'Let us spend a while in joy together, until you recall your own prosperous city once more.'”
#194
به رامش بباش و به شادی خرام
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می و جام با من چرا شد حرام
“'Abide in comfort and step forth in joy; why should wine and goblet be forbidden between us?'”
#195
برآراست گرسیوز دام ساز
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دلی پر ز کین و سری پر ز راز
“Garsivaz prepared his deceitful trap, with a heart brimful of malice and a head filled with secrets.”
#196
چو نزدیک شهر سیاوش رسید
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ز لشکر زبان‌آوری برگزید
“When he drew near Siyavash's city, he chose an eloquent messenger from among his army.”
#197
بدو گفت رو با سیاوش بگوی
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که ای پاک زاده کی نام جوی
“He said to him: 'Go and say to Siyavash: "O pure-born seeker of renown!"”
#198
به جان و سر شاه توران سپاه
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به فر و به دیهیم کاووس شاه
“'"By the life and head of the king of Turan's host, and by the glory and crown of King Kavus,"”
#199
که از بهر من برنخیزی ز گاه
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نه پیش من آیی پذیره به راه
“'"Do not rise from your throne for my sake, nor come out onto the road to welcome me,"”
#200
که تو زان فزونی به فرهنگ و بخت
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به فر و نژاد و به تاج و به تخت
“'"For you are far superior in wisdom and fortune, in glory, lineage, crown, and throne,"”
#201
که هر باد را بست باید میان
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تهی کردن آن جایگاه کیان
“'"For one must not gird one's loins for every passing breeze and leave vacant the royal seat of kings."'”
#202
فرستاده نزد سیاوش رسید
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زمین را ببوسید کاو را بدید
“The messenger reached Siyavash, and upon beholding him, kissed the ground in homage.”
#203
چو پیغام گرسیوز او را بگفت
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سیاوش غمی گشت و اندر نهفت
“When he delivered Garsivaz's message, Siyavash grew sorrowful and deeply troubled in secret.”
#204
پراندیشه بنشست بیدار دیر
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همی گفت رازیست این را به زیر
“He sat long awake, filled with heavy thoughts, saying to himself: 'There lies a hidden secret beneath this.'”
#205
ندانم که گرسیوز نیکخواه
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چه گفته‌ست از من بدان بارگاه
“'I know not what Garsivaz, that supposed well-wisher, has spoken of me at the royal court.'”
#206
چو گرسیوز آمد بران شهر نو
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پذیره بیامد ز ایوان به کو
“When Garsivaz arrived at that new city, Siyavash came out from his palace to the street to greet him.”
#207
بپرسیدش از راه وز کار شاه
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ز رسم سپاه و ز تخت و کلاه
“He asked after his journey, the king's affairs, the customs of the army, and the throne and crown.”
#208
پیام سپهدار توران بداد
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سیاوش ز پیغام او گشت شاد
“He delivered the message of the lord of Turan, and Siyavash grew glad upon hearing it.”
#209
چنین داد پاسخ که با یاد اوی
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نگردانم از تیغ پولاد روی
“Siyavash replied: 'In remembrance of him, I would not turn my face away even from a steel blade.'”
#210
من اینک به رفتن کمر بسته‌ام
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عنان با عنان تو پیوسته‌ام
“'Even now I am girded to set forth, my rein joined alongside yours.'”
#211
سه روز اندرین گلشن زرنگار
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بباشیم و ز باده سازیم کار
“'Let us abide three days in this gilded garden and spend our time in drinking wine,'”
#212
که گیتی سپنج است پر درد و رنج
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بد آن را که با غم بود در سپنج
“'For the world is a transient inn full of sorrow and grief; woe to him who dwells in sadness within this inn!'”
#213
چو بشنید گفت خردمند شاه
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بپیچید گرسیوز کینه‌خواه
“When the vengeful Garsivaz heard the wise king's words, he recoiled in anguish and bitterness.”
#214
به دل گفت ار ایدونک با من به راه
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سیاوش بیاید به نزدیک شاه
“He said in his heart: 'If Siyavash comes along with me on the journey to the King,'”
#215
بدین شیرمردی و چندین خرد
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کمان مرا زیر پی بسپرد
“'With such lion-like manhood and such great wisdom, he will trample my bow beneath his feet.'”
#216
سخن گفتن من شود بی فروغ
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شود پیش او چارهٔ من دروغ
“'My words will lose all luster, and before him all my cunning schemes will turn to lies.'”
#217
یکی چاره باید کنون ساختن
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دلش را به راه بد انداختن
“'Now I must devise a remedy and cast his heart onto an evil path.'”
#218
زمانی همی بود و خامش بماند
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دو چشمش بروی سیاوش بماند
“He paused a while and remained silent, keeping his eyes fixed upon Siyavash's face.”
#219
فرو ریخت از دیدگان آب زرد
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به آب دو دیده همی چاره کرد
“Yellow tears poured down from his eyes; with weeping eyes he crafted his deceit.”
#220
سیاوش ورا دید پرآب چهر
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بسان کسی کاو بپیچد به مهر
“Siyavash saw his tear-stained face, looking like one overwhelmed by heartfelt affection.”
#221
بدو گفت نرم ای برادر چه بود
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غمی هست کان را بشاید شنود
“Siyavash softly said to him: "O brother, what has happened? Is there a grief that may be shared?"”
#222
گر از شاه ترکان شدستی دژم
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به دیده درآوردی از درد نم
“If you have become aggrieved by the King of the Turks, bringing tears of pain to your eyes,”
#223
من اینک همی با تو آیم به راه
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کنم جنگ با شاه توران سپاه
“I will now set out along with you, and wage war against the sovereign of the Turanian host,”
#224
بدان تا ز بهر چه آزاردت
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چرا کهتر از خویشتن داردت
“To discover why he troubles you so, and why he holds you lower than your true worth.”
#225
و گر دشمنی آمده‌ستت پدید
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که تیمار و رنجش بباید کشید
“Or if an enemy has appeared against you, causing you sorrow and distress that must be borne,”
#226
من اینک به هر کار یار توام
✦
چو جنگ آوری مایه دار توام
“I am here to assist you in every affair; should you wage war, I am your strength and support.”
#227
ور ایدونک نزدیک افراسیاب
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ترا تیره گشته‌ست بر خیره آب
“Or if indeed, in the presence of Afrasiyab, your honor has been needlessly darkened,”
#228
به گفتار مرد دروغ آزمای
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کسی برتر از تو گرفته‌ست جای
“And through the deceitful words of a liar, someone else has usurped your place above you;"”
#229
بدو گفت گرسیوز نامدار
✦
مرا این سخن نیست با شهریار
“The renowned Garsivaz replied to him: "My grievance is not with the monarch,”
#230
نه از دشمنی آمده‌ستم به رنج
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نه از چاره دورم به مردی و گنج
“Nor am I suffering at the hands of any foe, nor am I lacking in resourcefulness, valor, or treasure.”
#231
ز گوهر مرا با دل اندیشه خاست
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که یاد آمدم زان سخنهای راست
“Out of noble essence, a deep worry arose in my heart as I recalled those truthful words:”
#232
نخستین ز تور ایدر آمد بدی
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که برخاست زو فرهٔ ایزدی
“First came evil into this world through Tur, causing the divine grace to depart from him.”
#233
شنیدی که با ایرج کم سخن
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به آغاز کینه چه افگند بن
“You have heard how he planted the roots of malice in the beginning against the gentle Iraj,”
#234
وزان جایگه تا به افراسیاب
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شده‌ست آتش ایران و توران چو آب
“And from that era down to Afrasiyab, the fire between Iran and Turan has flowed like water;”
#235
به یک جای هرگز نیامیختند
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ز پند و خرد هر دو بگریختند
“They never reconciled in harmony, and both turned away from wisdom and counsel.”
#236
سپهدار ترکان ازآن بترست
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کنون گاو پیسه به چرم اندرست
“The commander of the Turks is even worse; now the piebald ox remains hidden in its hide.”
#237
ندانی تو خوی بدش بی‌گمان
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بمان تا بیاید بدی را زمان
“You surely do not know his wicked nature; wait until the time for evil arrives.”
#238
نخستین ز اغریرث اندازه گیر
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که بر دست او کشته شد خیره خیر
“First, take warning from Aghriras, who was slain by his hand so foolishly and unjustly.”
#239
برادر بد از کالبد هم ز پشت
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چنان پرخرد بیگنه را بکشت
“He was his full brother, of the same body and blood, yet he slew such a wise and guiltless man.”
#240
ازآن پس بسی نامور بی‌گناه
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شده‌ستند بر دست او بر تباه
“Since that time, many guiltless men of renown have been brought to ruin by his hand.”
#241
مرا زین سخن ویژه اندوه تست
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که بیدار دل بادی و تن درست
“My sorrow in all this is especially for you; may you remain vigilant in heart and sound in body!”
#242
تو تا آمده‌ستی بدین بوم و بر
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کسی را نیامد بد از تو به سر
“Since you set foot in this realm and territory, no evil has ever come upon anyone through you;”
#243
همه مردمی جستی و راستی
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جهانی به دانش بیاراستی
“You sought only nobility and truthfulness, adorning a world with your wisdom.”
#244
کنون خیره آهرمن دل گسل
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ورا از تو کرده‌ست آزرده‌دل
“Now, needlessly, the heart-rending Ahriman has turned his heart sour against you.”
#245
دلی دارد از تو پر از درد و کین
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ندانم چه خواهد جهان آفرین
“He bears a heart full of pain and malice towards you; I know not what the Creator of the World decrees.”
#246
تو دانی که من دوستدار توام
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به هر نیک و بد ویژه یار توام
“You know well that I am your loving friend, and your dedicated companion through every good and ill.”
#247
نباید که فردا گمانی بری
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که من بودم آگاه زین داوری
“Let it not be tomorrow that you suspect I was aware of this harsh judgment against you."”
#248
سیاوش بدو گفت مندیش زین
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که یارست با من جهان آفرین
“Siyavash said to him: "Fret not over this, for the Creator of the World is my protector.”
#249
سپهبد جزین کرد ما را امید
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که بر من شب آرد به روز سپید
“The commander gave us hope for better than this; would he bring dark night upon my bright day?”
#250
گر آزار بودیش در دل ز من
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سرم برنیفراختی ز انجمن
“If he harbored offense in his heart against me, he would not have exalted my head above the assembly,”
#251
ندادی به من کشور و تاج و گاه
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بر و بوم و فرزند و گنج و سپاه
“Nor would he have granted me land, crown, throne, territory, his own child, treasury, and army.”
#252
کنون با تو آیم به درگاه او
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درخشان کنم تیره‌گون ماه او
“Now I shall accompany you to his court, and bring light to his darkened moon.”
#253
هرآنجا که روشن بود راستی
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فروغ دروغ آورد کاستی
“Wherever truthfulness shines bright, the luster of falsehood suffers decay.”
#254
نمایم دلم را بر افراسیاب
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درخشان‌تر از بر سپهر آفتاب
“I will display the purity of my heart to Afrasiyab, brighter than the sun shining in the heavens.”
#255
تو دل را بجز شادمانه مدار
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روان را به بد در گمانه مدار
“Keep your heart in nothing but joy, and do not let your soul harbor evil suspicions."”
#256
کسی کاو دم اژدها بسپرد
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ز رای جهان آفرین نگذرد
“He who steps directly into the dragon's fiery breath cannot escape the decree of the World-Creator.”
#257
بدو گفت گرسیوز ای مهربان
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تو او را بدان سان که دیدی مدان
“Garsivaz said to him: 'O kindly king, do not imagine him to be as simple as he appeared to you.'”
#258
و دیگر به جایی که گردان سپهر
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شود تند و چین اندرآرد به چهر
“And further, when turning fate grows harsh and knits its brow in anger,”
#259
خردمند دانا نداند فسون
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که از چنبر او سر آرد برون
“No wise and learned person knows a charm to break free from its inescapable loop.”
#260
بدین دانش و این دل هوشمند
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بدین سرو بالا و رای بلند
“[Garsivaz said to Siavash:] 'With all this wisdom, intelligent heart, tall cypress-stature, and elevated intellect,'”
#261
ندانی همی چاره از مهر باز
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بباید که بخت بد آید فراز
“'You fail to distinguish deceit from true affection; surely ill fortune is bound to arrive.'”
#262
همی مر ترا بند و تنبل فروخت
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به اورند چشم خرد را بدوخت
“'He sold you trickery and deceit, stitching shut the eye of your wisdom with his royal court's grandeur.'”
#263
نخست آنک داماد کردت به دام
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به خیره شدی آن سخن شادکام
“'First, he trapped you by making you his son-in-law, and you foolishly rejoiced in that snare.'”
#264
و دیگر که‌ت از خویشتن دور کرد
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به روی بزرگان یکی سور کرد
“'And second, he sent you far away from himself, throwing a deceptive feast before the noble eyes.'”
#265
بدان تا تو گستاخ باشی بدوی
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فروماند اندر جهان گفت‌وگوی
“'All this so that you might feel secure with him, while all gossip across the world subsided.'”
#266
ترا هم ز اغریرث ارجمند
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فزون نیست خویشی و پیوند و بند
“'Your blood kinship and ties to him are no greater than those of the noble Aghriras.'”
#267
میانش به خنجر به دو نیم کرد
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سپه را به کردار او بیم کرد
“'Yet he cut Aghriras in two with a dagger, striking terror into the hearts of his whole army by that deed.'”
#268
نهانش ببین آشکارا کنون
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چنین دان و ایمن مشو زو به خون
“'See now his hidden nature laid bare; know this well and never feel safe from his murderous intent.'”
#269
مرا هرچ اندر دل اندیشه بود
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خرد بود وز هر دری پیشه بود
“'Whatever thoughts resided in my heart were born of wisdom and experience in every art.'”
#270
همان آزمایش بد از روزگار
✦
ازین کینه‌ور تیزدل شهریار
“'As well as the bitter lessons learned over time from this vengeful, fierce-hearted monarch.'”
#271
همه پیش تو یک به یک راندم
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چو خورشید تابنده برخواندم
“'I have laid them all before you one by one, displaying the truth as clear as the shining sun.'”
#272
به ایران پدر را بینداختی
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به توران همی شارستان ساختی
“'You abandoned your father in Iran, and came to Turan to build cities and realms.'”
#273
چنین دل بدادی به گفتار او
✦
بگشتی همی گرد تیمار او
“'You gave your heart so completely to his words, devoting yourself entirely to his goodwill.'”
#274
درختی بد این برنشانده به دست
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کجا بار او زهر و بیخش کبست
“'This was a tree planted by your own hand, whose fruit is poison and whose root is bitter colocynth.'”
#275
همی گفت و مژگان پر از آب زرد
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پر افسون دل و لب پر از باد سرد
“He spoke thus with eyelashes filled with deceitful tears, his heart full of cunning and his lips heavy with cold sighs.”
#276
سیاوش نگه کرد خیره بدوی
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ز دیده نهاده به رخ بر دو جوی
“Siavash gazed at him in bewildered grief, two streams of tears flowing down his cheeks.”
#277
چو یاد آمدش روزگار گزند
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کزو بگسلد مهر چرخ بلند
“When he remembered the approaching days of evil, when the high heaven's favor would sever from him,”
#278
نماند برو بر بسی روزگار
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به روز جوانی سرآیدش کار
“He knew that little time remained for him, and that his life would reach its end in his very youth.”
#279
دلش گشت پردرد و رخساره زرد
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پر از غم دل و لب پر از باد سرد
“His heart grew full of sorrow and his cheeks turned pale; grief filled his soul and cold sighs parted his lips.”
#280
بدو گفت هرچونک می‌بنگرم
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ببادافرَهِ بد نه اندر خورم
“Siavash said to him: 'However I ponder it, I do not deserve such severe punishment.'”
#281
ز گفتار و کردار بر پیش و پس
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ز من هیچ ناخوب نشنید کس
“'In speech and deed, past and present, no one has ever heard an improper thing from me.'”
#282
چو گستاخ شد دست با گنج او
✦
بپیچید همانا تن از رنج او
“'If my hand grew over-bold with his treasure, surely his heart grew weary of supporting my burden.'”
#283
اگرچه بد آید همی بر سرم
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هم از رای و فرمان او نگذرم
“'Even if evil is destined to fall upon my head, I shall not disobey his counsel and command.'”
#284
بیابم برش هم کنون بی‌سپاه
✦
ببینم که از چیست آزار شاه
“'I shall go before him right now without an army, to learn what has caused the king's distress.'”
#285
بدو گفت گرسیوز ای نامجوی
✦
ترا آمدن پیش او نیست روی
“Garsivaz said to him: 'O seeker of renown, it is not wise for you to present yourself before him.'”
#286
به پا اندر آتش نشاید شدن
✦
نه بر موج دریا بر ایمن بُدن
“'One must not step into fire on foot, nor feel secure upon the stormy waves of the sea.'”
#287
همی خیره بر بد شتاب آوری
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سر بخت خندان به خواب آوری
“'You foolishly rush toward disaster, lulling the head of your smiling fortune into dangerous sleep.'”
#288
ترا من همانا بسم پایمرد
✦
بر آتش یکی برزنم آب سرد
“'I shall surely suffice as your intercessor, pouring cold water upon this burning fire.'”
#289
یکی پاسخ نامه باید نوشت
✦
پدیدار کردن همه خوب و زشت
“'A response to his letter must be written, clarifying all matters, good and bad.'”
#290
ز کین گر ببینم سر او تهی
✦
درخشان شود روزگار بهی
“'If I see his heart emptied of malice, the bright days of prosperity shall shine once more.'”
#291
سواری فرستم به نزدیک تو
✦
درفشان کنم رای تاریک تو
“I shall dispatch a swift rider to you, to illuminate your darkened mind with clear counsel.”
#292
امیدستم از کردگار جهان
✦
شناسندهٔ آشکار و نهان
“It is my hope in the Creator of the world, Who knoweth all that is hidden and revealed,”
#293
که او بازگردد سوی راستی
✦
شود دور ازو کژی و کاستی
“That he may turn back toward righteousness, and that deceit and shortcoming be cast far from him.”
#294
وگر بینم اندر سرش هیچ تاب
✦
هیونی فرستم هم اندر شتاب
“And if I perceive any anger or strife in his mind, I shall instantly send a swift express courier.”
#295
تو زآن سان که باید به زودی بساز
✦
مکن کار بر خویشتن بر دراز
“So prepare yourself swiftly as behoves you, and do not let this affair drag out for yourself.”
#296
برون ران از ایدر به هر کشوری
✦
به هر نامداری و هر مهتری
“Depart from hence toward any realm, to the court of any famed hero or great chieftain.”
#297
صد و بیست فرسنگ ز ایدر به چین
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همان سیصد و سی به ایران زمین
“'Tis a hundred and twenty farsangs from here to China, and three hundred and thirty to the land of Iran.”
#298
ازین سو همه دوستدار تواند
✦
پرستنده و غمگسار تواند
“On this side, all are your well-wishers, your devoted servants, and companions in sorrow.”
#299
وزان سو پدر آرزومند تست
✦
جهان بندهٔ خویش و پیوند تست
“And on that side, your father yearns for you; the world is subject to you and your noble kin.”
#300
به هر کس یکی نامه‌ای کن دراز
✦
بسیچیده باش و درنگی مساز
“Write a lengthy epistle unto each of them; be ready for travel and suffer no delay.”
#301
سیاوش به گفتار او بگروید
✦
چنان جان بیدار او بغنوید
“Siyavash trusted his treacherous words; thus was his vigilant soul lulled into slumber.”
#302
بدو گفت از آن در که رانی سُخُن
✦
ز پیمان و رایت نگردم ز بن
“He said to him: 'In all that you speak, I shall not swerve from your covenant and counsel at all.'”
#303
تو خواهشگری کن مرا زو بخواه
✦
همی راستی جوی و بنمای راه
“'Act as my intercessor and intercede for me with him; seek only truth and show me the way.'”