#1
بسا رنج‌ها کز جهان دیده‌اند
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ز بهر بزرگی پسندیده‌اند
“Many are the troubles people suffer from the world, choosing them all in pursuit of greatness.”
#2
سرانجام بستر جز از خاک نیست
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از او بهره زهر است و تریاک نیست
“Yet in the end, the bed is naught but dust; its fruit yields neither antidote nor lasting joy.”
#3
چو دانی که ایدر نمانی دراز
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به تارک چرا بر نهی تاج آز
“When you know you shall not remain long here, why place the crown of greed upon your brow?”
#4
همان آز را زیر خاک آوری
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سرش را سر اندر مغاک آوری
“That very greed you shall drag beneath the dirt, bringing its head down into the abyss.”
#5
ترا زین جهان شادمانی بس است
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کجا رنج تو بهر دیگر کس است
“Contentment in this world is enough for you, for your toil ultimately benefits another.”
#6
تو رنجی و آسان دگر کس خورد
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سوی گور و تابوت تو ننگرد
“You labor hard while another eats with ease, never looking back at your grave or coffin.”
#7
بر او نیز شادی سرآید همی
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سرش زیر گرد اندر آید همی
“Joy too comes to an end for them; their head also turns beneath the dust.”
#8
ز روز گذر کردن اندیشه کن
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پرستیدن دادگر پیشه کن
“Reflect upon the day of your passing; make the worship of the Just Creator your practice.”
#9
بترس از خدا و میازار کس
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ره رستگاری همین است و بس
“Fear God and hurt no one; this is the path of salvation and nothing more.”
#10
کنون ای خردمند بیدار دل
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مشو در گمان، پای درکش ز گل
“Now, O wise and alert heart, fall not into doubt; pull back your feet from the mire.”
#11
ترا کردگار است پروردگار
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توی بنده و کردهٔ کردگار
“The Creator is your nourisher; you are the servant and the creation of the Maker.”
#12
چو گردن به اندیشه زیر آوری
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ز هستی مکن پرسش و داوری
“When you bend your head in deep thought, question not His existence or His judgment.”
#13
نشاید خور و خواب با آن نشست
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که خستو نباشد به یزدان که هست
“It is unfit to sit, eat, or sleep with one who does not acknowledge the reality of God.”
#14
دلش کور باشد سرش بی‌خرد
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خردمندش از مردمان نشمرد
“His heart is blind, his mind devoid of wisdom; the wise do not count him among men.”
#15
ز هستی نشان است بر آب و خاک
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ز دانش منش را مکن در مغاک
“Upon water and earth lies the sign of Existence; do not bury your mind in ignorance regarding knowledge.”
#16
توانا و دانا و دارنده اوست
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خرد را و جان را نگارنده اوست
“He alone is Almighty, All-Knowing, and Sovereign; He is the fashioner of intellect and soul.”
#17
جهان آفرید و مکان و زمان
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پی پشهٔ خرد و پیل گران
“He created the world, space, and time, both for the tiny gnat and the heavy elephant.”
#18
چو سالار ترکان به دل گفت من
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به بیشی برآرم سر از انجمن
“When the ruler of the Turks thought to himself that he would raise his head above all by excess...”
#19
چنان شاهزاده جوان را بکشت
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ندانست جز گنج و شمشیر پشت
“He slew that young prince, relying on nothing but treasure and the sword.”
#20
هم از پشت او روشن کردگار
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درختی برآورد یازان به بار
“Yet from his lineage, the radiant Creator brought forth a fruitful tree reaching high...”
#21
که با او بگفت آن که جز تو کس است
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که اندر جهان کردگار او بس است
“One who spoke to him said, 'There is none other than He; God alone suffices in this world.'”
#22
خداوند خورشید و کیوان و ماه
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کز اوی است پیروزی و دستگاه
“The Lord of the Sun, Saturn, and the Moon, from Whom come victory and power.”
#23
خداوند هستی و هم راستی
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نخواهد ز تو کژی و کاستی
“The Lord of existence and of truth; He seeks no crookedness or flaw from you.”
#24
جز از رای و فرمان او راه نیست
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خور و ماه از این دانش آگاه نیست
“There is no path except by His wisdom and decree; neither sun nor moon comprehends this knowledge.”
#25
پسر را بفرمود گودرز پیر
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به توران شدن کار را ناگزیر
“Aged Gudarz commanded his son that going to Turan was an inevitable task.”
#26
به فرمان او گیو بسته میان
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بیامد به کردار شیر ژیان
“At his command, Giv girt his loins and came forth like a roaring lion.”
#27
همی تاخت تا مرز توران رسید
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هر آن کس که در راه تنها بدید
“He galloped until he reached the border of Turan; whomever he found alone on the road,”
#28
زبان را به ترکی بیاراستی
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ز کیخسرو از وی نشان خواستی
“He adorned his tongue with the Turkic tongue, demanding news of Kay Khosrow.”
#29
چو گفتی ندارم ز شاه آگهی
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تنش را ز جان زود کردی تهی
“If one said, 'I have no news of the King,' Giv quickly emptied his body of its soul.”
#30
به خم کمندش بیاویختی
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سبک از برش خاک بر‌بیختی
“He would hang him by the loop of his lasso, swiftly scattering soil over his body,”
#31
بدان تا نداند کسی راز او
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همان نشنود نام و آواز او
“So that no one would discover his secret, nor hear his name or voice.”
#32
یکی را همی برد با خویشتن
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ورا رهنمون بود زآن انجمن
“He kept one guide with himself, who served as his leader from that land.”
#33
همی رفت بیدار با او به راه
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بر او راز نگشاد تا چندگاه
“Alertly he traveled the road with him, not revealing his secret to him for a long while.”
#34
بدو گفت روزی که اندر جهان
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سخن پرسم از تو یکی در نهان
“One day he said to him, 'I shall ask you a secret word concerning the world.”
#35
گر ایدون که یابم ز تو راستی
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بشویی به دانش دل از کاستی
“If I find truth from you, and you wash all flaw from your heart with wisdom,”
#36
ببخشم ترا هرچه خواهی ز من
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ندارم دریغ از تو پرمایه تن
“I will bestow upon you whatever you desire from me, withholding no precious gift.'”
#37
چنین داد پاسخ که دانش بس است
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ولیکن پراگنده با هر کس است
“The guide answered, 'Knowledge is enough, but it is scattered among all people.”
#38
اگر زآن که پرسیم هست آگهی
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ز پاسخ زبان را نیابی تهی
“If I possess knowledge of what you ask, you shall not find my tongue empty of answer.'”
#39
بدو گفت کیخسرو اکنون کجاست
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بباید به من برگشادنت راست
“Giv said to him, 'Where is Kay Khosrow now? You must reveal the truth to me.'”
#40
چنین داد پاسخ که نشنیده‌ام
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چنین نام هرگز نپرسیده‌ام
“The guide answered, 'I have not heard of him, nor have I ever asked after such a name.'”
#41
چو پاسخ چنین یافت از رهنمون
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بزد تیغ و انداختش سرنگون
“When Giv received such an answer from the guide, he struck with his sword and brought him down headlong.”
#42
به توران همی رفت چون بیهشان
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مگر یابد از شاه جایی نشان
“He wandered through Turan like one distraught, hoping to find a trace of the King somewhere.”
#43
چنین تا برآمد بر این هفت سال
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میان سوده از تیغ و بند دوال
“Thus passed seven full years, his waist worn down by the sword and leather straps,”
#44
خورش گور و پوشش هم از چرم گور
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گیا خوردن باره و آب شور
“Eating wild donkey meat and wearing wild donkey hide, his steed grazing on grass and drinking salty water.”
#45
همی گشت گرد بیابان و کوه
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به رنج و به سختی و دور از گروه
“He roamed about the deserts and mountains, in suffering and hardship, far from all people.”
#46
چنان بد که روزی پر‌اندیشه بود
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به پیشش یکی بارور بیشه بود
“So it was that one day, his mind weighed down with anxious thought, he came upon a lush and fruitful grove.”
#47
بدان مرغزار اندر آمد دژم
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جهان خرم و مرد را دل به غم
“Gloomily he entered that verdant meadow; though the world was joyful, his heart was bound in grief.”
#48
زمین سبز و چشمه پر از آب دید
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همی جای آرامش و خواب دید
“He saw the earth green and the spring overflowing with water, finding it a serene place for rest and sleep.”
#49
فرود آمد و اسپ را برگذاشت
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بخفت و همی بر دل اندیشه داشت
“He dismounted, let his steed graze, and lay down to sleep, yet heavy thoughts still preyed upon his mind.”
#50
همی گفت مانا که دیو پلید
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بر پهلوان بد که آن خواب دید
“He pondered, 'Surely an evil demon beguiled the chieftain when he beheld that dream.'”
#51
ز کیخسرو ایدر نبینم نشان
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چه دارم همی خویشتن را کشان
“'I find no trace of Kay Khosrow here; why do I drag myself along in this weary search?'”
#52
کنون گر به رزم‌اند یاران من
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به بزم اندرون غمگساران من
“'While my comrades are locked in battle, and my beloved companions feast together,'”
#53
یکی نامجوی و یکی شاد‌روز
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مرا بخت بر گنبد افشاند گوز
“'One seeks renown and another lives in joy, while fortune tosses walnuts upon a dome for me!'”
#54
همی برفشانم به خیره روان
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خمیده‌ست پشتم چو خم کمان
“'I pour out my soul in vain; my back is now bent like a drawn bow.'”
#55
همانا که خسرو ز مادر نزاد
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وگر زاد، دادش زمانه به باد
“'Surely Khosrow was never born of his mother, or if he was, fate has cast him to the wind.'”
#56
ز جستن مرا رنج و سختی‌ست بهر
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انوشه کسی کاو بمیرد به زهر
“'My only share from this search is toil and hardship; immortal is he who dies of poison compared to my plight!'”
#57
سرش پر ز غم گرد آن مرغزار
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همی گشت شه را کنان خواستار
“With a head filled with sorrow, he roamed around that meadow, searching eagerly for the prince.”
#58
یکی چشمه‌ای دید تابان ز دور
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یکی سرو بالا دل آرام پور
“From afar he espied a gleaming spring, and beside it a youth of cypress stature and charming heart.”
#59
یکی جام پر می گرفته به چنگ
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به سر بر زده دستهٔ بوی و رنگ
“Holding a goblet filled with wine in his hand, adorned upon his head with a bouquet of fragrant blossoms.”
#60
ز بالای او فرهٔ ایزدی
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پدید آمد و رایت بخردی
“From his majestic stature shone divine glory, and the banner of wisdom was manifest in him.”
#61
تو گفتی منوچهر بر تخت عاج
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نشسته‌ست بر سر ز پیروزه تاج
“You would say Manuchehr himself sat upon an ivory throne, bearing a turquoise crown upon his head.”
#62
همی بوی مهر آمد از روی او
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همی زیب تاج آمد از موی او
“The perfume of lovingkindness exhaled from his face, and his locks added splendour to royal crowns.”
#63
به دل گفت گیو این به جز شاه نیست
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چنین چهره جز در خور گاه نیست
“Giv said in his heart: 'This can be none other than the king; such a visage fits no place but the royal throne.'”
#64
پیاده بدو تیز بنهاد روی
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چو تنگ اندر آمد گو شاه‌جوی
“Dismounted, the king-seeking hero advanced swiftly toward him, and as he drew near...”
#65
گره سست شد بر در رنج او
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پدید آمد آن نامور گنج او
“The knot of his suffering was loosened; his renowned treasure was at last revealed.”
#66
چو کیخسرو از چشمه او را بدید
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بخندید و شادان دلش بردمید
“When Kay Khosrow espied him from the spring, he smiled, and his heart surged with joy.”
#67
به دل گفت کاین گرد جز گیو نیست
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بدین مرز خود زین نشان نیو نیست
“He said to his heart: 'This champion is none but Giv; in this realm there is no hero matching this description.'”
#68
مرا کرد خواهد همی خواستار
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به ایران برد تا کند شهریار
“'He comes searching for me, to carry me away to Iran and make me king.'”
#69
چو آمد برش گیو بردش نماز
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بدو گفت کای نامور سرفراز
“When Giv reached his side, he bowed in homage to him and said: 'O renowned and exalted prince...'”
#70
بر آنم که پور سیاوش توی
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ز تخم کیانی و کیخسروی
“'I deem that thou art the son of Siyavash, of Kayanid seed and Khosrow's lineage.'”
#71
چنین داد پاسخ ورا شهریار
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که تو گیو گودرزی ای نامدار
“The prince answered him thus: 'Thou art Giv, son of Goudarz, O illustrious knight!'”
#72
بدو گفت گیو ای سر راستان
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ز گودرز با تو که زد داستان
“Giv said to him: 'O chief of the righteous! Who has told thee tales of Goudarz?'”
#73
ز کشواد و گیو‌ت که داد آگهی؟
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که با خرمی بادی و فرهی
“'Who gave thee tidings of Kashvad and Giv? Mayest thou abide in happiness and divine glory!'”
#74
بدو گفت کیخسرو ای شیر مرد
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مرا مادر این از پدر یاد کرد
“Kay Khosrow said to him: 'O lion-hearted warrior! My mother recounted this to me from my father...'”
#75
که از فر یزدان گشادی سخن
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بدانگه که اندرز‌ش آمد به بن
“'That by divine grace he spoke words of wisdom when his final counsel was completed,'”
#76
همی گفت با نامور مادرم
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کز ایدر چه آید ز بد بر سرم
“'He kept telling my noble mother what evil fate would befall me here,'”
#77
سرانجام کیخسرو آید پدید
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بجا آورد بندها را کلید
“'"At last Kay Khosrow shall appear, and he shall bring the key to unlock all bonds;"'”
#78
بدانگه که گردد جهاندار نیو
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ز ایران بیاید سرافراز گیو
“'"When that brave ruler matures, exalted Giv shall come from Iran,"'”
#79
مر او را سوی تخت ایران برد
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برِ نامداران و شیران برد
“'"To lead him to the throne of Iran, bringing him before the nobles and valiant heroes,"'”
#80
جهان را به مردی به پای آورد
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همان کین ما را به جای آورد
“'"He shall bring the world under control by his valor, and exact vengeance for our blood!"'”
#81
بدو گفت گیو ای سر سرکشان
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ز فر بزرگی چه داری نشان
“Giv said to him: 'O leader of chieftains! What sign do you bear of royal glory and noble birth?'”
#82
نشان سیاوش پدیدار بود
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چو بر گلستان نقطهٔ قار بود
“Siyavash's mark was clearly visible upon him, like a drop of pitch resting on a rose garden.”
#83
تو بگشای و بنمای بازو به من
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نشان تو پیداست بر انجمن
“'Uncover and show your arm to me; your royal mark is famous among our assembly.'”
#84
برهنه تن خویش بنمود شاه
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نگه کرد گیو آن نشان سیاه
“The prince bared his body to him, and Giv gazed upon that dark royal mark.”
#85
که میراث بود از گه کیقباد
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درستی بدان بد کیان را نژاد
“It was an heirloom from the era of Kay Qobad, proof of the true bloodline of Kayanian kings.”
#86
چو گیو آن نشان دید بردش نماز
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همی ریخت آب و همی گفت راز
“When Giv beheld that mark, he bowed in reverence, shedding tears of joy and whispering in devotion.”
#87
گرفتش به بر شهریار زمین
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ز شادی بر او بر گرفت آفرین
“The sovereign of the earth took him in his embrace, and out of immense joy bestowed blessings upon him.”
#88
از ایران بپرسید و ز تخت و گاه
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ز گودرز وز رستم نیک‌خواه
“He inquired of Iran, of the throne and court, and asked after Goudarz and the well-wishing Rostam.”
#89
بدو گفت گیو ای جهاندار کی
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سرافراز و بیدار و فرخنده پی
“Giv answered him: 'O Kayanian ruler of the world! Exalted, vigilant, and auspicious of foot!'”
#90
جهاندار دارندهٔ خوب و زشت
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مرا گر نمودی سراسر بهشت
“'If the Lord of good and evil were to grant me the entirety of Paradise,'”
#91
همان هفت کشور به شاهنشهی
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نهاده بزرگی و تاج مهی
“'And bestow upon me the sovereignty of all Seven Climes, along with the crown of supreme glory,'”
#92
نبودی دل من بدین خرمی
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که روی تو دیدم به توران زمی
“'My heart would not be as filled with joy as it is now, beholding your face upon the land of Turan.'”
#93
که داند به گیتی که من زنده‌ام
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به خاکم و گر به‌آتش افگنده‌ام
“'Who in the world knew whether I was alive, or buried beneath the earth, or cast into fire?'”
#94
سپاس از جهاندار کاین رنج سخت
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به شادی و خوبی سرآورد بخت
“'Thanks be to the World-Lord that fortune has brought this severe toil to a joyful and noble end.'”
#95
برفتند زآن بیشه هر دو به راه
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بپرسید خسرو ز کاووس شاه
“Both departed from that thicket and took to the road; Khosrow then asked after King Kavus,”
#96
وزآن هفت ساله غم و درد او
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ز گستردن و خواب وز خورد او
“And of his seven years of sorrow and pain—his manner of sleep, food, and daily life.”
#97
همی گفت با شاه یکسر سخن
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که دادار گیتی چه افگند بن
“Giv spoke at length with the king, recounting the foundation laid by the Creator of the world:”
#98
همان خواب گودرز و رنج دراز
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خور و پوشش و درد و آرام و ناز
“He told of Goudarz's dream and the long travail, of sustenance, hardship, pain, and comfort.”
#99
ز کاووس کش سال بفگند فر
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ز درد پسر گشت بی پای و پر
“And of Kavus, whose old age stripped him of royal glory, broken-winged with grief for his son.”
#100
ز ایران پراکنده شد رنگ و بوی
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سراسر به ویرانی آورد روی
“How the splendor and vitality had departed from Iran, and the realm was sinking into ruin.”
#101
دل خسرو از درد و رنجش بسوخت
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به کردار آتش رخش برفروخت
“Khosrow's heart burned with grief for Kavus's suffering; his face blazed bright like a flame of fire.”
#102
بدو گفت کاکنون ز رنج دراز
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ترا بردهد بخت آرام و ناز
“He said to Giv: 'Now after this prolonged effort, fortune shall grant you comfort and delight.'”
#103
مرا چون پدر باش و با کس مگوی
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ببین تا زمانه چه آرد به روی
“'Be unto me like a father and tell this to no one; let us watch what fortune brings to pass.'”
#104
سپهبد نشست از بر اسپ گیو
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پیاده همی رفت بر پیش نیو
“The prince mounted upon Giv’s steed, while the hero strode on foot before him,”
#105
یکی تیغ هندی گرفته به چنگ
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هر آن کس که پیش آمدی بی‌درنگ
“Holding an Indian scimitar in his grip, ready for anyone who might encounter them on the way.”
#106
زدی گیو بیدار دل گردنش
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به زیر گل و خاک کردی تنش
“Brave-hearted Giv would sever their neck, burying their body beneath the mud and dust.”
#107
برفتند سوی سیاووش گرد
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چو آمد دو تن را دل و هوش گرد
“They journeyed toward Siyavash-gard, once both had aligned their hearts and purpose.”
#108
فرنگیس را نیز کردند یار
✦
نهانی بر آن بر نهادند کار
“They made Farangis their ally as well, secretly settling their plan of action:”
#109
که هر سه به راه اندر آرند روی
✦
نهان از دلیران پرخاشجوی
“That all three should take to the road, hidden from fierce and aggressive warriors.”
#110
فرنگیس گفت ار درنگ آوریم
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جهان بر دل خویش تنگ آوریم
“Farangis warned: 'If we linger here, we shall bring hardship upon our own lives.'”
#111
از این آگهی یابد افراسیاب
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نسازد به خورد و نیازد به خواب
“'Afrasiab will get wind of this; he will forego food and refuse to sleep,'”
#112
بیاید به کردار دیو سپید
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دل از جان شیرین شود ناامید
“'He will charge upon us like the White Demon, and all hope for sweet life will vanish.'”
#113
یکی را ز ما زنده اندر جهان
✦
نبیند کسی آشکار و نهان
“'No one, openly or in secret, will see a single one of us remaining alive in this world.'”
#114
جهان پر ز بدخواه و پر‌دشمن است
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همه مرز ما جای آهرمن است
“'The world is full of ill-wishers and foes; all our frontier is the domain of Ahriman.'”
#115
تو ای بافرین شاه فرزند من
✦
نگر تا نیوشی یکی پند من
“'O praised king, my beloved son! Take care that you listen to my counsel.'”
#116
که گر آگهی یابد آن مرد شوم
✦
برانگیزد آتش ز آباد بوم
“For should that vile and sinister man catch wind of this, he shall ignite fires across all the prosperous lands.”
#117
یکی مرغزار‌ست ز ایدر نه دور
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به یک‌سو ز راه سواران تور
“There is a meadow not far from here, set aside from the main path of the Turanian horsemen.”
#118
همان جویبار است و آب روان
✦
که از دیدنش تازه گردد روان
“There flows a stream of running water, so serene that the mere sight of it refreshes the weary soul.”
#119
تو بر گیر زین و لگام سیاه
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برو سوی آن مرغزاران پگاه
“Take up this black saddle and bridle, and set out towards those green pastures early at dawn.”
#120
چو خورشید بر تیغ گنبد شود
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گه خواب و خورد سپهبد شود
“When the sun reaches the highest peak of the heavens, it will be the general's hour for rest and feast.”
#121
گله هرچه هست اندر آن مرغزار
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به آبشخور آید سوی جویبار
“Whatever herds graze in that lush meadow shall gather at the watering place beside the stream.”
#122
به بهزاد بنمای زین و لگام
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چو او رام گردد تو بگذار گام
“Show the saddle and bridle to Behzad, and once he grows gentle, step forward to meet him.”
#123
چو آیی برش نیک بنمای چهر
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بیارای و ببسای رویش به مهر
“When you approach him, show your noble visage, adorn him, and stroke his face with tenderness.”
#124
سیاوش چو گشت از جهان ناامید
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بر او تیره شد روی روز سپید
“When Siyavash lost all hope in this mortal world, the bright face of daylight turned pitch-black before his eyes.”
#125
چنین گفت شبرنگ بهزاد را
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که فرمان مبر ز این سپس باد را
“He thus spoke to Shabrang Behzad: 'Henceforth, submit to no master, not even to the swift wind itself!'”
#126
همی باش بر کوه و در مرغزار
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چو کیخسرو آید ترا خواستار
“'Abide upon the mountains and in the meadows until Kay Khosrow comes seeking thee.'”
#127
ورا بارگی باش و گیتی بکوب
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ز دشمن زمین را به نعلت بروب
“'Be his trusty steed, trample the world beneath his feet, and sweep the enemy from the earth with your hooves.'”
#128
نشست از بر اسپ سالار نیو
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پیاده همی رفت بر پیش گیو
“The brave prince mounted his steed, while valiant Giv strode on foot before him.”
#129
بدان تند بالا نهادند روی
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چنان چون بود مردم چاره‌جوی
“They set their path toward that steep height, acting as resourceful searchers ought to do.”
#130
فسیله چو آمد به تنگی فراز
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بخوردند سیراب و گشتند باز
“When the herd came near the narrow pass, they drank their fill of water and turned back.”
#131
نگه کرد بهزاد و کی را بدید
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یکی باد سرد از جگر برکشید
“Behzad looked up and beheld the Prince; he let out a cold sigh from the depths of his chest.”
#132
بدید آن نشست سیاوش پلنگ
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رکیب دراز و جناغ خدنگ
“He recognized Siyavash's panther-skin saddle, the long stirrups, and the bow of hard poplar wood.”
#133
همی داشت در آبخور پای خویش
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از آنجا که بُد، دست ننهاد پیش
“He kept his hooves rooted in the watering stream, refusing to move a step forward from where he stood.”
#134
چو کیخسرو او را به آرام یافت
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بپویید و با زین سوی او شتافت
“When Kay Khosrow saw the steed stood still, he hastened toward him carrying the saddle.”
#135
بمالید بر چشم او دست و روی
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بر و یال ببسود و بشخود موی
“He stroked the horse's eyes and face, gently rubbed his chest and mane, and fondled his hair.”
#136
لگامش بدو داد و زین بر نهاد
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بسی از پدر کرد با درد یاد
“He slipped the bridle on him, adjusted the saddle, and lamented his lost father with deep sorrow.”
#137
چو بنشست بر باره بفشارد ران
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برآمد ز جا آن هیون گران
“When he mounted the charger and pressed his thighs, that mighty noble steed bounded forth from his spot.”
#138
به کردار باد هوا بردمید
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بپرید وز گیو شد ناپدید
“Like a gust of wind he surged forward; he seemed to fly, vanishing from Giv's sight in a flash.”
#139
غمی شد دل گیو و خیره بماند
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بدان خیرگی نام یزدان بخواند
“Giv's heart grew heavy with sorrow and he stood bewildered; in his astonishment, he invoked the name of God.”
#140
همی گفت که‌آهرمن چاره‌جوی
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یکی بارگی گشت و بنمود روی
“He muttered to himself: 'That deceitful Ahriman took the form of a charger and revealed himself to us!'”
#141
کنون جان خسرو شد و رنج من
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همین رنج بد در جهان گنج من
“'Now Khosrow's life is lost, and all my toil turned to dust; for all my treasure in this world was but this painful search.'”
#142
چو یک نیمه ببرید زآن کوه شاه
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گران کرد باز آن عنان سیاه
“When the king covered half the distance up the mountain, he pulled back those black reins and halted.”
#143
همی بود تا پیش او رفت گیو
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چنین گفت بیدار دل شاه نیو
“He waited there until Giv reached his side; then the wise and noble king spoke thus:”
#144
که شاید که اندیشهٔ پهلوان
✦
کنم آشکارا به روشن روان
“'Perchance it is fitting that I reveal the hidden thoughts of the hero's luminous mind.'”
#145
بدو گفت گیو ای شه سرفراز
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سزد که‌آشکارا بود بر تو راز
“Giv answered him: 'O exalted King! It is only proper that no secret remain hidden from thee.'”
#146
تو از ایزدی فر و برز کیان
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به موی اندر آیی ببینی میان
“'Possessed of divine grace and royal glory, thou canst see through a hair and discern the thinnest waist.'”
#147
بدو گفت زین اسپ فرخ نژاد
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یکی بر دل اندیشه آمدت یاد
“The king said to him: 'Concerning this noble-bred steed, a fearful thought crossed thy mind.'”
#148
چنین بود اندیشهٔ پهلوان
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که اهریمن آمد برِ این جوان
“'The hero thought within his heart that Ahriman himself had come disguised unto this youth.'”
#149
کنون رفت و رنج مرا باد کرد
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دل شاد من سخت ناشاد کرد
“'Now he has carried him off, turning my years of toil to wind and darkening my once-joyous heart.'”
#150
ز اسپ اندر آمد جهان‌دیده گیو
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همی آفرین خواند بر شاه نیو
“The world-experienced Giv dismounted from his horse and showered praise upon the valiant king.”
#151
که روز و شبان بر تو فرخنده باد
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سر بدسگالان تو کنده باد
“May your days and nights be blessed, and may the heads of your ill-wishers be torn away.”
#152
که با برز و اورندی و رای و فر
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ترا داد داور هنر با گهر
“With stature, majesty, wisdom, and divine glory, the Creator granted thee noble talent alongside royal lineage.”
#153
ز بالا به ایوان نهادند روی
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پر‌اندیشه مغز و روان راه‌جوی
“From the mountain heights they turned toward the palace, their minds deep in thought and their spirits seeking the way forward.”
#154
چو نزد فرنگیس رفتند باز
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سخن رفت چندی ز راه دراز
“When they returned to Farangis, they spoke at length about the long journey ahead.”
#155
بدان تا نهانی بود کارشان
✦
نباشد کسی آگه از رازشان
“So that their affairs might remain secret, and no one should learn of their hidden plan.”
#156
فرنگیس چون روی بهزاد دید
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شد از آب دیده رخش ناپدید
“When Farangis saw the steed Behzad, her face vanished beneath a cascade of tears.”
#157
دو رخ را به یال و برش بر نهاد
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ز درد سیاوش بسی کرد یاد
“She laid her cheeks upon its mane and chest, remembering bitterly the agonizing sorrow of Siyavash.”
#158
چو آب دو دیده پراگنده کرد
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سبک‌سر سوی گنج آگنده کرد
“Having shed her tears, she turned swiftly toward the hidden treasure she had stored away.”
#159
به ایوان یکی گنج بودش نهان
✦
نبد زآن کسی آگه اندر جهان
“In the palace she possessed a secret treasure, of which no soul in all the world was aware.”
#160
یکی گنج آگنده دینار بود
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زره بود و یاقوت بسیار بود
“It was a treasure filled with golden dinars, complete armors, and abundant rubies.”
#161
همان گنج گوپال و برگستوان
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همان خنجر و تیغ و گرز گران
“Containing also heavy maces, horse bards, daggers, sharp blades, and massive clubs.”
#162
در گنج بگشاد پیش پسر
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پر از خون رخ از درد خسته جگر
“She opened the vault before her son, her face wet with tears and her heart wounded with sorrow.”
#163
چنین گفت با گیو کای برده رنج
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ببین تا ز گوهر چه خواهی ز گنج
“She said to Gev, 'O long-suffering champion, behold the treasure and choose whatever gems or armors you desire.'”
#164
ز دینار وز گوهر شاهوار
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ز یاقوت وز تاج گوهر‌نگار
“'Of golden dinars, royal jewels, vibrant rubies, and gem-studded crowns.'”
#165
ببوسید پیشش زمین پهلوان
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بدو گفت کای مهتر بانوان
“The hero kissed the ground before her and said, 'O noble queen of ladies!'”
#166
همه پاسبانیم و گنج آن تست
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فدی کردن جان و رنج آن تست
“'We are all but guardians, and the treasure is yours; ours is the toil and the sacrifice of our lives for your sake.'”
#167
زمین از تو گردد بهار بهشت
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سپهر از تو زاید همی خوب و زشت
“'Through thee the earth turns into a spring of Paradise; through thee the heavens generate all good and evil.'”
#168
جهان پیش فرزند تو بنده باد
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سر بدسگالانش افگنده باد
“'May the whole world serve thy son, and may the heads of his enemies be cast down.'”
#169
چو افتاد بر خواسته چشم گیو
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گزین کرد درع سیاووش نیو
“When Gev's eye fell upon the riches, he chose the mail-coat of the valiant Siyavash.”
#170
ز گوهر که پرمایه‌تر یافتند
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ببردند چندان که برتافتند
“And of the most precious gems they found, they took as much as they could carry.”
#171
همان ترگ و پرمایه برگستوان
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سلیحی که بود از در پهلوان
“Likewise the helmet, the fine steed-armor, and weapons worthy of a supreme champion.”
#172
سر گنج را شاه کرد استوار
✦
به راه بیابان برآراست کار
“The prince secured the treasure vault, and prepared all things for the journey through the desert.”
#173
چو این کرده شد برنهادند زین
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بر آن بادپایان با‌آفرین
“When this was done, they saddled those praiseworthy, swift-as-the-wind horses.”
#174
فرنگیس ترگی به سر بر نهاد
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برفتند هر سه به کردار باد
“Farangis placed a helmet on her head, and all three departed swift as the wind.”
#175
سران سوی ایران نهادند گرم
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نهانی چنان چون بود نرم نرم
“The leaders set out eagerly toward Iran, moving secretly and with the utmost stealth.”
#176
بشد شهر یکسر پر از گفت و گوی
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که خسرو به ایران نهاده‌ست روی
“Soon the whole city was filled with rumors that Khosrow had turned his face toward Iran.”
#177
نماند این سخن یک زمان در نهفت
✦
کس آمد به نزدیک پیران بگفت
“This word could not remain concealed for long; someone came and informed Piran.”
#178
که آمد ز ایران سرافراز گیو
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به نزدیک بیدار دل شاه نیو
“Saying: 'The exalted Gev has arrived from Iran, coming to the wise and courageous prince.'”
#179
سوی شهر ایران نهادند روی
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فرنگیس و شاه و گو جنگ‌جوی
“'And now Farangis, the king, and the warlike hero have set out toward the land of Iran.'”
#180
چو بشنید پیران غمی گشت سخت
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بلرزید بر سان برگ درخت
“When Piran heard this, he grew deeply grieved, trembling like the leaf of a tree.”
#181
ز گردان گزین کرد کلباد را
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چو نستیهن و گرد پولاد را
“Among his warriors he selected Kulbad, along with Nastihan and the brave Pulad.”
#182
بفرمود تا ترک سیصد سوار
✦
برفتند تازان بر آن کارزار
“He ordered three hundred Turcoman horsemen to ride swiftly into that battle.”
#183
سر گیو بر نیزه سازید گفت
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فرنگیس را خاک باید نهفت
“He commanded: 'Mount Gev's head upon a spear, and cover Farangis under the dust of death!'”
#184
ببندید کیخسرو شوم را
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بد اختر پی او بر و بوم را
“'Bind the ill-omened Kay Khosrow, whose steps bring evil plight upon our land!'”
#185
سپاهی بر این گونه گرد و جوان
✦
برفتند بیدار دو پهلوان
“With an army of such brave and youthful warriors, those two vigilant paladins rode forth.”
#186
فرنگیس با رنج دیده پسر
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به خواب اندر آورده بودند سر
“Farangis and her long-suffering son had surrendered their heads to sleep.”
#187
ز پیمودن راه و رنج شبان
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جهانجوی را گیو بد پاسبان
“Exhausted by the long journey and nocturnal toil, Giv stood as guardian over the world-seeker.”
#188
دو تن خفته و گیو با رنج و خشم
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به راه سواران نهاده دو چشم
“While the two slept, Giv—plunged in weariness and wrath—kept both eyes fixed upon the path of horsemen.”
#189
به برگستوان اندرون اسپ گیو
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چنان چون بود ساز مردان نیو
“Giv's battle-horse was clad in armor-barding, fully accoutered as fits valiant heroes.”
#190
زره در بر و بر سرش بود ترگ
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دل ارغنده و تن نهاده به مرگ
“Mail upon his chest and a helmet on his head, his heart was fierce with rage and his life resigned to fate.”
#191
چو از دور گرد سپه را بدید
✦
بزد دست و تیغ از میان برکشید
“When from afar he glimpsed the army's dust, he reached down and drew his blade from his waist.”
#192
خروشی برآورد بر سان ابر
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که تاریک شد مغز و چشم هژبر
“He let out a thunderous roar like a storm-cloud, darkening the very eyes and minds of lions.”
#193
میان سواران بیامد چو گرد
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ز پرخاش او خاک شد لاژورد
“He charged among the horsemen like a whirlwind; beneath his fury, the earth turned azure with dust.”
#194
زمانی به خنجر زمانی به گرز
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همی ریخت آهن ز بالای برز
“Now wielding his dagger, now swinging his mace, he poured down iron from his mighty height.”
#195
از آن زخم گوپال گیو دلیر
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سران را همی شد سر از جنگ سیر
“Under the terrifying blows of brave Giv's mace, the enemy chieftains grew sick and weary of combat.”
#196
دل گیو خندان شد از زور خشم
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که چون چشمه بودیش دریا به چشم
“Giv's heart laughed with the surge of fury, for in his sight a whole ocean seemed no more than a spring.”
#197
از آن پس گرفتندش اندر میان
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چنان لشکری همچو شیر ژیان
“Thereupon that vast host encircled him, surrounding him like a fierce, cornered lion.”
#198
ز نیزه نیستان شد آوردگاه
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بپوشید دیدار خورشید و ماه
“The field became a dense forest of spears, eclipsing the sight of both sun and moon.”
#199
غمی شد دل شیر در نیستان
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ز خون نیستان کرد چون میستان
“The lion-hero's heart grew grim in that thicket of lances; yet with blood he turned that reed-bed into a tavern of red wine.”
#200
از ایشان بیفگند بسیار گیو
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ستوه آمدند آن سواران ز نیو
“Giv struck down scores of their ranks, until those riders grew utterly helpless before his valor.”
#201
به نستیهن گرد کلباد گفت
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که این کوه خارا‌ست نه یال و سفت
“Kulbad called out to the warrior Nastihan: 'This is a granite mountain, not mere flesh and bone!'”
#202
همه خسته و بسته گشتند باز
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به نزدیک پیران گردن فراز
“Wounded and vanquished, they all turned back and retreated to the exalted Piran.”
#203
همه غار و هامون پر از کشته بود
✦
ز خون خاک چون ارغوان گشته بود
“Every mountain-cave and open plain was littered with slain; the dust was dyed crimson as Judas-flowers by blood.”
#204
چو نزدیک کیخسرو آمد دلیر
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پر از خون بر و چنگ بر سان شیر
“When the champion returned to Kay Khosrow, his chest and claws were dripping with blood like a lion's.”
#205
بدو گفت کای شاه، دل شاد دار
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خرد را ز اندیشه آزاد دار
“He said to him: 'O King, keep your heart joyful, and free your wisdom from anxious care!”
#206
یکی لشکر آمد بر ما به جنگ
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چو کلباد و نستیهن تیز چنگ
“An army came to give us battle, led by sharp-clawed commanders like Kulbad and Nastihan.”
#207
چنان بازگشتند آن کس که زیست
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که بر یال و برشان بباید گریست
“Those who survived fled back in such a state that one must weep for their beaten shoulders and breasts!”
#208
گذشته ز رستم به ایران سوار
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ندانم که با من کند کارزار
“Save for Rostam, I know of no horseman in all Iran who would dare join battle against me!'”
#209
از او شاد شد خسرو پاک‌دین
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ستودش فراوان و کرد آفرین
“Pure-hearted Khosrow was gladdened by his words; he praised him greatly and bestowed blessings upon him.”
#210
بخوردند چیزی کجا یافتند
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سوی راه بی‌راه بشتافتند
“They partook of whatever morsels they found, and then hastened along secret, off-path routes.”
#211
چو ترکان به نزدیک پیران شدند
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چنان خسته و زار و گریان شدند
“When the Turanians returned to Piran, they were so battered, forlorn, and weeping.”
#212
برآشفت پیران به کلباد گفت
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که چونین شگفتی نشاید نهفت
“Enraged, Piran spoke to Kulbad: 'Such a wondrous disgrace cannot be kept secret!”
#213
چه کردید با گیو و خسرو کجاست
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سخن بر چه سان است برگوی راست
“What did you do with Giv, and where is Khosrow? Speak the truth of how the matter stands!'”
#214
بدو گفت کلباد کای پهلوان
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به پیش تو گر برگشایم زبان
“Kulbad answered him: 'O paladin, if I open my tongue before you,”
#215
که گیو دلاور به گردان چه کرد
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دلت سیر گردد به دشت نبرد
“And tell what valiant Giv inflicted upon our heroes, your heart will grow weary of the battle-plain.”
#216
فراوان به لشکر مرا دیده‌ای
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نبرد مرا هم پسندیده‌ای
“You have seen me often among the host, and you have ever approved of my fighting.”
#217
همانا که گوپال بیش از هزار
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گرفتی ز دست من آن نامدار
“Yet more than a thousand times did that famed warrior wrench my mace from my grasp!”
#218
سرش ویژه گفتی که سندان شده‌ست
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بر و ساعدش پیل دندان شده‌ست
“You would say his head was cast of solid anvil, and his chest and arms carved of elephant tusk!”
#219
من آورد رستم بسی دیده‌ام
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ز جنگ‌آوران نیز بشنیده‌ام
“I have witnessed Rostam's combat many times, and heard tales of renowned fighters besides;”
#220
به زخمش ندیدم چنین پایدار
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نه در کوشش و پیچش کارزار
“Yet I have never seen anyone so steadfast against blows, nor so relentless amid the struggle of battle!'”
#221
همی هر زمان تیز و جوشان بدی
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به نوی چو پیلی خروشان بدی
“At every moment you were hot-headed and boiling with rage, roaring anew like a fierce, wild elephant.”
#222
برآشفت پیران بدو گفت بس
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که ننگ است از این یاد کردن به کس
“Piran flared with rage and told him, 'Enough! It is a disgrace to speak of this to anyone.'”
#223
نه از یک سوار است چندین سخن
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تو آهنگ آورد مردان مکن
“'Should so many words be wasted on a single horseman? Do not pretend to march to battle against true men!'”
#224
تو رفتی و نستیهن نامور
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سپاهی به کردار شیران نر
“'You went forth, alongside the renowned Nastihen, backed by an army fierce as male lions,'”
#225
کنون گیو را ساختی پیل مست
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میان یلان گشت نام تو پست
“'Yet now you have turned Giev into a raging elephant in your tales, while your own name lies humbled among heroes!'”
#226
چو ز این یابد افراسیاب آگهی
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بیندازد آن تاج شاهنشهی
“'Should Afrasiab learn of this disgrace, he will cast down the imperial crown in utter shame,'”
#227
که دو پهلوان دلیر و سوار
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چنین لشکری از در کارزار
“'To think that two brave champions and seasoned riders, with such a battle-ready host,'”
#228
ز پیش سواری نمودید پشت
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بسی از دلیران ترکان بکشت
“'Turned their backs and fled before a lone rider, who slaughtered so many of Turan's bravest warriors!'”
#229
گواژه بسی باشدت با فسوس
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نه مرد نبردی و گوپال و کوس
“'You shall face endless taunts and bitter regret; you are no man of battle, mace, or war-drums!'”