#1
چو آگاهی آمد به کاووس شاه
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که شد روزگار سیاوش تباه
“When tidings reached King Kay Kavus that the life of Siyavash had been brought to ruin,”
#2
به کردار مرغان سرش را ز تن
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جدا کرد سالار آن انجمن
“That the ruler of that assembly had severed his head from his body like a bird's,”
#3
ابر بی‌گناهش به خنجر به زار
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بریدند سر زان تن شاهوار
“Cruelly with a dagger they cut off his royal head despite his innocence,”
#4
بنالد همی بلبل از شاخ سرو
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چو دراج زیر گلان با تذرو
“The nightingale moans from the cypress branch, as does the francolin and pheasant beneath the blossoms,”
#5
همه شهر توران پر از داغ و درد
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به بیشه درون برگ گلنار زرد
“All the realm of Turan grew full of grief and pain, and the leaves of pomegranates turned yellow in the woods,”
#6
گرفتند شیون به هر کوهسار
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نه فریادرس بود و نه خواستار
“Wailing echoed from every mountain ridge, yet there was no redresser nor any to plead,”
#7
چو این گفته بشنید کاووس شاه
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سر نامدارش نگون شد ز گاه
“When King Kay Kavus heard these words, his renowned head fell down low from his throne,”
#8
بر و جامه بدرید و رخ را بکند
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به خاک اندر آمد ز تخت بلند
“He tore his chest and garments, clawed his face, and tumbled down to the dust from his lofty seat,”
#9
برفتند با مویه ایرانیان
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بدان سوگ بسته به زاری میان
“The Iranians departed with lamentations, girt tightly in grief for that mourning,”
#10
همه دیده پرخون و رخساره زرد
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زبان از سیاوش پر از یادکرد
“Their eyes all filled with bloody tears, their cheeks pale, their tongues constantly remembering Siyavash,”
#11
چو طوس و چو گودرز و گیو دلیر
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چو شاپور و فرهاد و رهام شیر
“Such as Tus and brave Goudarz and Giv, Shapur and Farhad and lion-like Rohham,”
#12
همه جامه کرده کبود و سیاه
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همه خاک بر سر بجای کلاه
“All wore blue and black mourning robes, and cast earth upon their heads instead of crowns,”
#13
پس آگاهی آمد سوی نیمروز
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به نزدیک سالار گیتی فروز
“Then tidings came toward Nimruz, unto the presence of the world-illuminating lord,”
#14
که از شهر ایران برآمد خروش
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همی خاک تیره برآمد به جوش
“That an uproar had arisen from the realm of Iran, and the dark earth was boiling with grief,”
#15
پراگند کاووس بر یال خاک
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همه جامهٔ خسروی کرد چاک
“That Kavus had cast dust upon his mane and torn all his royal robes to shreds,”
#16
تهمتن چو بشنید زو رفت هوش
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ز زابل به زاری برآمد خروش
“When Tahamtan heard this, his senses left him, and a mournful clamor arose from Zabul,”
#17
به چنگال رخساره بشخود زال
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همی ریخت خاک از بر شاخ و یال
“Zal tore his own cheeks with his claws, casting dust over his white hair and beard,”
#18
چو یک هفته با سوگ بود و دژم
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به هشتم برآمد ز شیپور دم
“When he had spent a week in sorrow and gloom, on the eighth day the trumpets sounded,”
#19
سپاهی فراوان بر پیلتن
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ز کشمیر و کابل شدند انجمن
“A vast army gathered around the elephant-bodied hero from Kashmir and Kabul,”
#20
به درگاه کاووس بنهاد روی
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دو دیده پر از آب و دل کینه جوی
“He set out toward the court of Kavus, his eyes filled with tears and his heart seeking vengeance,”
#21
چو نزدیکی شهر ایران رسید
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همه جامهٔ پهلوی بردرید
“When he drew near the city of Iran, he tore off all his heroic garments in grief,”
#22
به دادار دارنده سوگند خورد
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که هرگز تنم بی‌سلیح نبرد
“He swore a solemn oath to the Creator: 'Never shall my body be divested of armor,”
#23
نباشد بشویم سرم را ز خاک
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همه بر تن غم بود سوگناک
“Nor shall I wash the dust from my head; sorrow shall be my constant companion,”
#24
کله ترگ و شمشیر جام منست
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به بازو خم خام دام منست
“The helmet, iron-crest, and sword shall be my goblet, and the coils of my lasso the snaring net upon my arm.'”
#25
چو آمد به نزدیک کاووس کی
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سرش بود پرخاک و پرخاک پی
“When he arrived before Kavus Key, his head was covered in dust and his feet were powdered with soil,”
#26
بدو گفت خوی بد ای شهریار
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پراگندی و تخمت آمد ببار
“He said to him: 'O bad-tempered monarch! You sowed evil, and now your seed has borne fruit!”
#27
ترا مهر سودابه و بدخوی
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ز سر برگرفت افسر خسروی
“Your love for Sudabeh and your evil nature have snatched the royal crown from your head,”
#28
کنون آشکارا ببینی همی
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که بر موج دریا نشینی همی
“Now clearly do you behold that you sit upon the violent waves of the sea,”
#29
از اندیشهٔ خرد و شاه سترگ
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بیامد به ما بر زیانی بزرگ
“From the petty thoughts of a monarch who deems himself great, a massive loss has befallen us!”
#30
کسی کاو بود مهتر انجمن
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کفن بهتر او را ز فرمان زن
“For one who is the chief of an assembly, a shroud is better than taking command from a woman!”
#31
سیاوش به گفتار زن شد به باد
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خجسته زنی کاو ز مادر نزاد
“Siyavash was lost to the winds through a woman's words; blest is the woman who was never born of a mother!”
#32
دریغ آن بر و برز و بالای او
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رکیب و خم خسرو آرای او
“Alas for his noble breast, stature, and tall frame, his stirrup and his royal-decorating posture,”
#33
دریغ آن گو نامبرده سوار
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که چون او نبیند دگر روزگار
“Alas for that renowned horseman and knight, whose like time shall never behold again,”
#34
چو در بزم بودی بهاران بدی
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به رزم افسر نامداران بدی
“When he was in the banquet, he was like springtime; in battle, he was the crown of grandees,”
#35
همی جنگ با چشم گریان کنم
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جهان چون دل خویش بریان کنم
“I shall wage war with weeping eyes, and roast the world like my own burning heart!'”
#36
نگه کرد کاووس بر چهر او
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بدید اشک خونین و آن مهر او
“Kavus looked upon his face and beheld his bloody tears and profound devotion,”
#37
نداد ایچ پاسخ مر او را ز شرم
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فرو ریخت از دیدگان آب گرم
“Out of shame he gave him no answer, and warm tears streamed from his eyes,”
#38
تهمتن برفت از بر تخت اوی
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سوی خان سودابه بنهاد روی
“Tahmitan departed from before his throne and set out toward Sudabeh's quarters,”
#39
ز پرده به گیسوش بیرون کشید
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ز تخت بزرگیش در خون کشید
“He dragged her out from behind the curtain by her hair, pulling her down in blood from her grand throne,”
#40
به خنجر به دو نیم کردش به راه
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نجنبید بر جای کاووس شاه
“With a dagger he sliced her in two upon the path, while King Kay Kavus did not stir from his place,”
#41
بیامد به درگاه با سوگ و درد
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پر از خون دل و دیده رخساره زرد
“He returned to the court in grief and sorrow, his heart full of blood, his eyes weeping, his face pale,”
#42
همه شهر ایران به ماتم شدند
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پر از درد نزدیک رستم شدند
“All the realm of Iran fell into mourning, and in deep distress they gathered around Rostam,”
#43
چو یک هفته با سوگ و با آب چشم
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به درگاه بنشست پر درد و خشم
“For one week he sat at the royal court in grief and tearful rage,”
#44
به هشتم بزد نای رویین و کوس
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بیامد به درگاه گودرز و طوس
“On the eighth day he sounded the bronze pipe and war drum; Goudarz and Tus arrived at court,”
#45
چو فرهاد و شیدوش و گرگین و گیو
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چو بهرام و رهام و شاپور نیو
“Along with Farhad, Shidosh, Gurgin, and Giv; and valiant Bahram, Rohham, and Shapur,”
#46
فریبرز کاووس درنده شیر
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گرازه که بود اژدهای دلیر
“Fariborz son of Kavus, that ravenous lion, and Gorazeh, who was a courageous dragon;”
#47
فرامرز رستم که بد پیش رو
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نگهبان هر مرز و سالار نو
“And Faramarz son of Rostam, who marched in the vanguard, the protector of every border and the newly appointed commander.”
#48
به گردان چنین گفت رستم که من
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برین کینه دادم دل و جان و تن
“Rostam then addressed the heroes: "To this vengeance I have devoted my heart, soul, and body entirely.”
#49
که اندر جهان چون سیاوش سوار
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نبندد کمر نیز یک نامدار
“"For never again shall any renowned knight tie his girdle who could match the brilliance of Siyavash."”
#50
چنین کار یکسر مدارید خرد
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چنین کینه را خرد نتوان شمرد
“"Deem not this tragedy light or trivial; such a deep-seated grievance cannot be considered small."”
#51
ز دلها همه ترس بیرون کنید
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زمین را ز خون رود جیحون کنید
“"Banish all fear from your hearts! Turn the earth into a raging River Jayhun of enemy blood!"”
#52
به یزدان که تا در جهان زنده‌ام
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به کین سیاوش دل آگنده‌ام
“"By God Almighty, so long as I draw breath in this world, my heart is filled only with vengeance for Siyavash!"”
#53
بران تشت زرین کجا خون اوی
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فرو ریخت ناکاردیده گروی
“"Upon that golden basin into which the inexperienced Gorwi poured his noble blood,"”
#54
بمالید خواهم همی روی و چشم
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مگر بر دلم کم شود درد و خشم
“"I long to rub my face and eyes, perchance it might assuage the bitter grief and anger in my heart."”
#55
وگر همچنانم بود بسته چنگ
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نهاده به گردن درون پالهنگ
“"Or else, let my hands be bound in chains, and let a heavy yoke be laid upon my neck,"”
#56
به خاک اندرون خوار چون گوسفند
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کشندم دو بازو به خم کمند
“"And let them drag me humiliated in the dust like a sheep, my arms tied tight in the coils of a lasso!"”
#57
و گر نه من و گرز و شمشیر تیز
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برانگیزم اندر جهان رستخیز
“"For otherwise, with my mace and sharp blade, I shall unleash a total doomsday upon the earth!"”
#58
نبیند دو چشمم مگر گرد رزم
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حرامست بر من می و جام و بزم
“"Mine eyes shall witness naught save the dust of battle; wine, goblets, and banquets are forever forbidden to me!"”
#59
به درگاه هر پهلوانی که بود
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چو زان گونه آواز رستم شنود
“When every champion at the royal court heard the thunderous voice of Rostam speak in such a manner,”
#60
همه برگرفتند با او خروش
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تو گفتی که میدان برآمد به جوش
“They all joined him in a unified roar, as though the entire parade ground erupted into boiling frenzy.”
#61
ز میدان یکی بانگ برشد به ابر
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تو گفتی زمین شد به کام هژبر
“A shout arose from the court into the clouds; you would say the earth itself fell into the jaw of a lion.”
#62
بزد مهره بر پشت پیلان به جام
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یلان بر کشیدند تیغ از نیام
“They struck the bronze beads into the gongs on the elephants' backs, and the braves unsheathed their blades.”
#63
برآمد خروشیدن گاودم
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دم نای رویین و رویینه خم
“The bellow of cow-horn trumpets resounded, along with the shrill sound of brass flutes and brass drums.”
#64
جهان پر شد از کین افراسیاب
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به دریا تو گفتی به جوش آمد آب
“The world brimmed with vengeance against Afrasiyab; you would say the very waters of the ocean began to boil.”
#65
نبد جای پوینده را بر زمین
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ز نیزه هوا ماند اندر کمین
“No space remained on earth for anyone to step; the air itself lay hidden behind a forest of lances.”
#66
ستاره به جنگ اندر آمد نخست
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زمین و زمان دست خون را بشست
“The very stars joined the fray at first; earth and time washed their hands in pools of blood.”
#67
ببستند گردان ایران میان
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به پیش اندرون اختر کاویان
“The champions of Iran girded their loins for war, marching behind the royal Kaviani Banner.”
#68
گزین کرد پس رستم زابلی
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ز گردان شمشیرزن کابلی
“Then Rostam of Zabol selected a host of sword-wielding champions from Kabul.”
#69
ز ایران و از بیشهٔ نارون
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ده و دو هزار از یلان انجمن
“Twelve thousand mighty warriors assembled together from all of Iran and the Narvan forest.”
#70
سپه را فرامرز بد پیش‌رو
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که فرزند گو بود و سالار نو
“Faramarz led the vanguard of this host, he who was the son of the giant Rostam and the new commander.”
#71
همی رفت تا مرز توران رسید
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ز دشمن کسی را به ره بر ندید
“He marched onwards until he reached the borders of Turan, encountering no enemy along his path.”
#72
دران مرز شاه سپیجاب بود
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که با لشکر و گنج و با آب بود
“In that border region ruled the King of Spijab, wealthy in resources, treasure, and a formidable host.”
#73
ورازاد بد نام آن پهلوان
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دلیر و سپه تاز و روشن روان
“The name of that champion was Varazad—brave, a bold commander of hosts, and enlightened of spirit.”
#74
سپه بود شمشیرزن سی هزار
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همه رزم جوی از در کارزار
“He commanded thirty thousand sword-wielding troops, all eager for combat and suited for battle.”
#75
ورازاد از قلب لشکر برفت
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بیامد به نزد فرامرز تفت
“Varazad rode forth from the center of his army and swiftly came before Faramarz.”
#76
بپرسید و گفتش چه مردی بگوی
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چرا کرده‌ای سوی این مرز روی
“He questioned him, saying: "Tell me, what manner of man art thou? Why hast thou marched upon this realm?"”
#77
سزد گر بگویی مرا نام خویش
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بجویی ازین کار فرجام خویش
“"It behoves thee to declare thy name to me, and seek to know what thy fate shall be in this enterprise."”
#78
همانا به فرمان شاه آمدی
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گر از پهلوان سپاه آمدی
“"Perchance thou hast come by order of thy king, or as a champion dispatched by the army's commander."”
#79
چه داری ز افراسیاب آگهی
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ز اورنگ و ز تاج و تخت مهی
“"What news hast thou of Afrasiyab, of his majestic throne, crown, and royal sovereignty?"”
#80
نباید که بی‌نام بر دست من
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روانت برآید ز تاریک تن
“"Lest thou perish nameless at my hands, and thy soul depart from thy dark body!"”
#81
فرامرز گفت ای گو شوربخت
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منم بار آن خسروانی درخت
“Faramarz declared: "O ill-fated champion! I am the fruit of that royal tree—"”
#82
که از نام او شیر پیچان شود
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چو خشم آورد پیل بیجان شود
“"—At whose name the roaring lion twists in fear, and when he waxes wroth, the elephant lies lifeless."”
#83
مرا با تو بدگوهر دیوزاد
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چرا کرد باید همی نام یاد
“"Why must I even utter the name of an evil-natured, demon-spawned creature like you?"”
#84
گو پیلتن با سپاه از پس است
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که اندر جهان کینه خواه او بس است
“"The elephant-bodied hero approaches behind with his host; he alone is more than enough to seek vengeance in this world."”
#85
به کین سیاوش کمر بر میان
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ببست و بیامد چو شیر ژیان
“"To avenge Siyavash he has girded his loins, advancing like a roaring lion."”
#86
برآرد ازین مرز بی‌ارز دود
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هوا گرد او را نیارد بسود
“"He will raise smoke from this worthless realm; even the air dare not touch the dust raised by his stride!"”
#87
ورازاد بشنید گفتار او
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همی خوار دانست پیگار او
“Varazad heard his haughty words, yet held his prowess and battle in light esteem.”
#88
به لشکر بفرمود کاندر دهید
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کمان‌ها سراسر به زه بر نهید
“He commanded his troops: "Attack at once, and string your bows to the utmost!"”
#89
رده بر کشید از دو رویه سپاه
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به سر بر نهادند ز آهن کلاه
“The hosts drew up lines from both sides, donning their helmets of forged iron.”
#90
ز هر سو برآمد ز گردان خروش
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همی کر شد از نالهٔ کوس گوش
“Shouts arose from the warriors on every side, and ears were deafened by the roar of battle drums.”
#91
چو آواز کوس آمد و کرنای
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فرامرز را دل برآمد ز جای
“As the sound of war drums and trumpets flared, Faramarz's heart surged with fierce resolve.”
#92
به یک حمله اندر ز گردان هزار
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بیفگند و برگشت از کارزار
“In a single charge he felled a thousand champions, then turned back from the thick of battle.”
#93
دگر حمله کردش هزار و دویست
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ورازاد را گفت لشکر مه‌ایست
“In his next charge he struck down twelve hundred more, calling to Varazad: "Stay not your host!"”
#94
که امروز بادافرَهِ ایزدیست
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مکافات بد را ز یزدان بدیست
“"For today brings divine retribution, and the righteous God repays evil with swift destruction!"”
#95
چنین لشکر گشن و چندین سوار
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سراسیمه شد از یکی نامدار
“So vast an army and so many horsemen fell into utter panic before a single renowned warrior.”
#96
همی شد فرامرز نیزه به دست
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ورازاد را راه یزدان ببست
“Spear in hand, Faramarz pressed forward, and God blocked all ways of escape for Varazad.”
#97
فرامرز جنگی چو او را بدید
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خروشی چو شیر ژیان برکشید
“When war-loving Faramarz caught sight of him, he roared like a furious lion.”
#98
برانگیخت از جای شبرنگ را
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بیفشرد بر نیزه بر چنگ را
“He spurred his dark charger Shabrang forward and tightened his grip upon his lance.”
#99
یکی نیزه زد بر کمربند او
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که بگسست زیر زره بند او
“He struck a spear thrust straight at his belt, severing the fastenings beneath his mail.”
#100
چنان برگرفتش ز زین خدنگ
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که گفتی یک پشه دارد به چنگ
“He plucked him from his saddle with his poplar spear, as easily as though clutching a mere gnat.”
#101
بیفگند بر خاک و آمد فرود
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سیاووش را داد چندی درود
“He cast him to the dirt, dismounted, and uttered solemn blessings upon Siyavash's memory.”
#102
سر نامور دور کرد از تنش
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پر از خون بیالود پیراهنش
“He severed the chieftain's head from his trunk, drenching his raiment in blood.”
#103
چنین گفت کاینت سر کین نخست
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پراگنده شد تخم پرخاش و رست
“He declared: "This is the first head taken in vengeance! The seeds of strife were sown, and now they bloom."”
#104
همه بوم و بر آتش اندرفگند
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همی دود برشد به چرخ بلند
“He set fire to all that realm, until thick smoke billowed into the high heaven.”
#105
یکی نامه بنوشت نزد پدر
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ز کار ورازاد پرخاشخر
“He penned a letter to his father, recounting the fate of warlike Varazad:”
#106
که چون برگشادم در کین و جنگ
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ورا برگرفتم ز زین پلنگ
“"How I opened the gates of battle and revenge, and lifted him from his leopard-skin saddle,"”
#107
به کین سیاوش بریدم سرش
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برافروختم آتش از کشورش
“"And how in vengeance for Siyavash I severed his head, and set his country ablaze."”
#108
وزان سو نوندی بیامد به راه
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به نزدیک سالار توران سپاه
“Meanwhile, a swift courier made his way to the commander of Turan's host,”
#109
که آمد به کین رستم پیلتن
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بزرگان ایران شدند انجمن
“Reporting that elephant-bodied Rostam had come seeking vengeance, and Iran's noble lords had assembled.”
#110
ورازاد را سر بریدند زار
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برانگیخت از مرز توران دمار
“"They wretchedly beheaded Varazad, and brought ruin upon the realm of Turan!"”
#111
سپه را سراسر بهم بر زدند
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به بوم و به بر آتش اندر زدند
“"They threw the army into utter disarray, setting fire to the whole land and soil."”
#112
چو بشنید افراسیاب این سخن
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غمی شد ز کردارهای کهن
“When Afrasiab heard these tidings, he was grieved by his past deeds.”
#113
نماند ایچ بر دشت ز اسپان یله
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بیاورد چوپان به میدان گله
“No wild horses were left roaming the plains; the shepherds rounded up all herds into the open grounds.”
#114
در گنج گوپال و برگستوان
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همان نیزه و خنجر هندوان
“They unlocked treasures of maces and horse armor, as well as Indian spears and daggers.”
#115
همان گنج دینار و در و گهر
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همان افسر و طوق زرین کمر
“Likewise stores of gold coins, pearls, gems, crowns, neck-torques, and golden belts.”
#116
ز دستور گنجور بستد کلید
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همه کاخ و میدان درم گسترید
“He took the keys from the treasurer's hand and scattered coins across the palace and the field.”
#117
چو لشکر سراسر شد آراسته
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بریشان پراگنده شد خواسته
“When the host was fully arrayed, wealth was scattered upon them without stint.”
#118
بزد کوس رویین و هندی درای
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سواران سوی رزم کردند رای
“The brass war-drums sounded with Indian bells, as the horsemen set their hearts upon the fray.”
#119
سپهدار از گنگ بیرون کشید
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سپه را ز تنگی به هامون کشید
“The commander marched out from Gang, drawing his army from the narrow pass into the plain.”
#120
فرستاد و مر سرخه را پیش خواند
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ز رستم بسی داستانها براند
“He sent for Surkheh and called him forward, speaking to him many tales of Rostam's might.”
#121
بدو گفت شمشیرزن سی هزار
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ببر نامدار از در کارزار
“He said to him: 'O famous warrior, take thirty thousand swordsmen suited for battle.'”
#122
نگه دار جان از بد پور زال
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به رزمت نباشد جزو کس همال
“'Guard your life against the fury of Zal's son, for in combat none but he is your peer.'”
#123
تو فرزندی و نیکخواه منی
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ستون سپاهی و ماه منی
“'You are my son and my true well-wisher, the pillar of my host and the shining moon of my sky.'”
#124
چو بیدار دل باشی و راه‌جوی
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که یارد نهادن بروی تو روی
“'If you remain vigilant and wise, who would dare to stand face-to-face against you?'”
#125
کنون پیش رو باش و بیدار باش
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سپه را ز دشمن نگهدار باش
“'Now lead the vanguard and stay ever alert; safeguard the army against the enemy.'”
#126
ز پیش پدر سرخه بیرون کشید
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درفش و سپه را به هامون کشید
“Surkheh departed from his father's presence, sweeping his banners and host into the desert.”
#127
طلایه چو گرد سپه دید تفت
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بپیچید و سوی فرامرز رفت
“When the vanguard caught sight of the swift dust of the army, they turned back and reported to Faramarz.”
#128
از ایران سپه برشد آوای کوس
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ز گرد سپه شد هوا آبنوس
“From the Iranian army rose the thunder of war-drums; the airborne dust turned the sky to ebony.”
#129
خروش سواران و گرد سپاه
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چو شب کرد گیتی نهان گشت ماه
“The clamor of riders and the rising dust created a dark night, concealing the moon from view.”
#130
درخشیدن تیغ الماس گون
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سنانهای آهار داده به خون
“Diamond-like blades glinted bright, while spearheads were drenched and tempered in blood.”
#131
تو گفتی که برشد به گیتی بخار
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برافروختند آتش کارزار
“You would say a heavy vapor filled the realm, as they ignited the blazing fires of battle.”
#132
ز کشته فگنده به هر سو سران
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زمین کوه گشت از کران تا کران
“Severed heads of the slain lay scattered everywhere; the ground became a mountain of corpses from end to end.”
#133
چو سرخه بران گونه پیگار دید
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درفش فرامرز سالار دید
“When Surkheh witnessed battle waged in such a manner and spotted the banner of commander Faramarz,”
#134
عنان را به بور سرافراز داد
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به نیزه درآمد کمان باز داد
“He gave free rein to his noble dun charger, set aside his bow, and lowered his lance.”
#135
فرامرز بگذاشت قلب سپاه
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بر سرخه با نیزه شد کینه‌خواه
“Faramarz departed from the center of his host, riding with lance leveled in vengeance against Surkheh.”
#136
یکی نیزه زد همچو آذرگشسپ
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ز کوهه ببردش سوی یال اسپ
“He struck a lance-thrust swift as lightning, knocking him from the saddle-bow onto the steed's neck.”
#137
ز ترکان به یاری او آمدند
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پر از جنگ و پرخاشجو آمدند
“The Turanians rushed to his rescue, full of martial strife and eager for combat.”
#138
از آشوب ترکان و از رزم سخت
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فرامرز را نیزه شد لخت لخت
“From the violent onset of the Turanians and the fierce clash, Faramarz's lance was broken to splinters.”
#139
بدانست سرخه که پایاب اوی
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ندارد غمی گشت و برگاشت روی
“Surkheh realized he had no strength to withstand him; broken in spirit, he turned his face and fled.”
#140
پس اندر فرامرز با تیغ تیز
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همی تاخت و انگیخته رستخیز
“Faramarz galloped in hot pursuit with his sharp blade, raising a turmoil like the Resurrection.”
#141
سواران ایران به کردار دیو
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دمان از پسش برکشیده غریو
“The horsemen of Iran, fierce as demons, charged after him with terrifying roars.”
#142
فرامرز چون سرخه را یافت چنگ
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بیازید زان سان که یازد پلنگ
“When Faramarz reached within striking distance of Surkheh, he lunged forth like a pouncing leopard.”
#143
گرفتش کمربند و از پشت زین
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برآورد و زد ناگهان بر زمین
“He seized his belt, hoisted him straight from the saddle, and slammed him violently to the earth.”
#144
پیاده به پیش اندر افگند خوار
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به لشکرگه آوردش از کارزار
“He drove him ignominiously on foot before him, dragging him captive from the field to the camp.”
#145
درفش تهمتن همانگه ز راه
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پدید آمد و گرد پیل و سپاه
“At that moment, Tahamtan's banner came into view along the road, amid the dust of elephants and troops.”
#146
فرامرز پیش پدر شد چو گرد
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به پیروزی از روزگار نبرد
“Faramarz rode swift as dust to his father, exalted with victory from the day of combat.”
#147
به پیش اندرون سرخه را بسته دست
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بکرده ورازاد را یال پست
“Before him marched Surkheh with hands bound, and Varazad brought low in humiliation.”
#148
همه غار و هامون پر از کشته بود
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سر دشمن از رزم برگشته بود
“Every cave and plain was filled with the slain; the enemy's heart for battle was utterly broken.”
#149
سپاه آفرین خواند بر پهلوان
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بران نامبردار پور جوان
“The whole host poured praise upon the paladin, celebrating that renowned young son.”
#150
تهمتن برو آفرین کرد نیز
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به درویش بخشید بسیار چیز
“Tahamtan too bestowed praise upon him, and scattered bountiful gifts among the poor.”
#151
یکی داستان زد برو پیلتن
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که هر کس که سر برکشد ز انجمن
“The elephant-bodied hero spoke a parable concerning him who rises above the assembly of men:”
#152
خرد باید و گوهر نامدار
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هنر یار و فرهنگش آموزگار
“"He must possess wisdom and noble lineage; art must be his companion and culture his teacher.”
#153
چو این گوهران را بجا آورد
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دلاور شود پر و پا آورد
“When he gathers all these noble virtues within himself, he grows courageous and takes flight like a bird of strength."”
#154
از آتش نبینی جز افروختن
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جهانی چو پیش آیدش سوختن
“From fire you see naught but blazing; should the whole world stand before it, it turns to ash.”
#155
فرامرز نشگفت اگر سرکش است
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که پولاد را دل پر از آتش است
“'Tis no wonder if Faramarz is fierce and rebellious, for the heart of steel is filled with fire.”
#156
چو آورد با سنگ خارا کند
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ز دل راز خویش آشکارا کند
“When he collides with solid rock, he shatters it, laying bare the secret hidden in his heart.”
#157
به سرخه نگه کرد پس پیلتن
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یکی سرو آزاده بد بر چمن
“Then the elephant-bodied warrior cast his gaze upon Surkheh, who stood like a noble cypress upon the meadow.”
#158
برش چون بر شیر و رخ چون بهار
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ز مشک سیه کرده بر گل نگار
“His chest was broad as a lion's, his face radiant as spring, with dark musky curls embellishing his rose-like cheeks.”
#159
بفرمود پس تا برندش به دشت
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ابا خنجر و روزبانان و تشت
“Rostam then commanded that they drag him to the open plain, accompanied by guards, a dagger, and a golden basin.”
#160
ببندند دستش به خم کمند
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بخوابند بر خاک چون گوسفند
“"Bind his hands with the lasso's coils, and lay him low upon the dust like a sheep for slaughter.”
#161
بسان سیاوش سرش را ز تن
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ببرند و کرگس بپوشد کفن
“Sever his head from his body even as they did to Siyavash, and let vultures be his shroud!"”
#162
چو بشنید طوس سپهبد برفت
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به خون ریختن روی بنهاد تفت
“When Tus the general heard this command, he stepped forth swiftly to shed that youth's blood.”
#163
بدو سرخه گفت ای سرافراز شاه
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چه ریزی همی خون من بی‌گناه
“Surkheh cried out to him: "O exalted king! Wherefore wouldst thou spill my guiltless blood?”
#164
سیاوش مرا بود هم سال و دوست
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روانم پر از درد و اندوه اوست
“Siyavash was my peer and beloved friend; my soul is consumed with grief and anguish for his sake.”
#165
مرا دیده پرآب بد روز و شب
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همیشه به نفرین گشاده دو لب
“Night and day my eyes have been filled with tears, and my lips forever opened in bitter curses,”
#166
بران کس که آن تشت و خنجر گرفت
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بران کس که آن شاه را سرگرفت
“Against him who took up that basin and blade, against him who beheaded that noble prince!"”
#167
دل طوس بخشایش آورد سخت
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بران نامبردار برگشته بخت
“The heart of Tus was moved with deep compassion for that famous, ill-fated prince.”
#168
بر رستم آمد بگفت این سخن
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که پور سپهدار افگند بن
“He returned to Rostam and recounted these words, hoping to spare the line of the Turanian commander.”
#169
چنین گفت رستم که گر شهریار
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چنان خسته‌دل شاید و سوگوار
“Rostam replied: "If our own sovereign must remain so heart-broken and sorrowful,”
#170
همیشه دل و جان افراسیاب
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پر از درد باد و دو دیده پرآب
“Then let the heart and soul of Afrasiyab be ever drowned in grief, and his eyes filled with endless tears!"”
#171
همان تشت و خنجر زواره ببرد
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بدان روزبانان لشکر سپرد
“Zavareh then took up the basin and the dagger, handing them to the guards of the host.”
#172
سرش را به خنجر ببرید زار
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زمانی خروشید و برگشت کار
“They severed his head ruthlessly with the blade; a moment he wailed, and his fortune was forever turned.”
#173
بریده سر و تنش بر دار کرد
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دو پایش زبر سر نگونسار کرد
“They hung his headless corpse upon a gallows tree, casting him upside down with feet raised high.”
#174
بران کشته از کین برافشاند خاک
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تنش را به خنجر بکردند چاک
“Out of vengeance they scattered dust upon the slain, and slashed his lifeless flesh with daggers.”
#175
جهانا چه خواهی ز پروردگان
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چه پروردگان داغ دل بردگان
“O World! What seekest thou from those thou hast reared—what are thy nurslings but grief-stricken mortals?”