#1
چو خورشید بنمود بالای خویش
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نشست از بر تند بالای خویش
“As the radiant sun displayed its lofty stature and ascended atop its high-vaulted throne,”
#2
بزیر اندر آورد برج بره
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چنین تا زمین زرد شد یکسره
“It brought the constellation of Aries beneath its span, turning the entire earth golden-yellow with its light.”
#3
تبیره برآمد ز درگاه طوس
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همان نالهٔ بوق و آوای کوس
“Drums thundered from the portal of Tus, accompanied by the wail of war-horns and the booming of kettledrums.”
#4
ز کشور برآمد سراسر خروش
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زمین پرخروش و هوا پر ز جوش
“A tremendous clamor arose across the entire realm; the earth shook with shouts and the air seethed with fervor.”
#5
از آواز اسپان و گرد سپاه
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بشد قیرگون روی خورشید و ماه
“From the neighing of steeds and the rising dust of the army, the faces of both sun and moon turned pitch-black.”
#6
ز چاک سلیح و ز آوای پیل
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تو گفتی بیاگند گیتی به نیل
“From the clashing of armors and the trumpeting of war-elephants, one would say the world was drowned in dark indigo.”
#7
هوا سرخ و زرد و کبود و بنفش
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ز تابیدن کاویانی درفش
“The sky glowed in shades of red, yellow, azure, and violet from the dazzling light of the Kavian Banner.”
#8
بگردش سواران گودرزیان
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میان اندرون اختر کاویان
“Encircled around it were the horsemen of the house of Goudarz, while in their midst shone the blessed star of Kaveh's banner.”
#9
سپهدار با افسر و گرز و نای
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بیامد ز بالای پرده‌سرای
“The Commander came forth from his royal pavilion, adorned with crown, mace, and preceded by trumpets.”
#10
بشد طوس با کاویانی درفش
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بپای اندرون کرده زرینه کفش
“Tus advanced bearing the Kavian Banner, wearing golden boots upon his feet.”
#11
یکی پیل پیکر درفش از برش
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بابر اندر آورده تابان سرش
“Above him towered a standard emblazoned with the image of an elephant, its radiant top piercing the clouds.”
#12
بزرگان که با طوق و افسر بدند
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جهانجوی وز تخم نوذر بدند
“Chieftains wearing torques and crowns, world-conquerors descended from the noble lineage of Nowzar, assembled.”
#13
برفتند یکسر چو کوهی سیاه
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گرازان و تازان بنزدیک شاه
“They moved together like a dark mountain, marching proudly and swiftly into the presence of the King.”
#14
بفرمود تا نامداران گرد
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ز لشکر سپهبد سوی شاه برد
“The King commanded that the commander lead the illustrious heroes of the army into his royal presence.”
#15
چو لشکر همه نزد شاه آمدند
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دمان با درفش و کلاه آمدند
“When the entire host presented themselves before the King, arriving impetuously with their banners and helmets,”
#16
بدیشان چنین گفت بیدار شاه
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که طوس سپهبد به پیش سپاه
“The vigilant King addressed them, saying: 'Behold, Tus the commander shall lead the front of this army.”
#17
بپایست با اختر کاویان
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بفرمان او بست باید میان
“He stands with the Banner of Kaveh; at his command you must all gird your loins in obedience.”
#18
بدو داد مهری به پیش سپاه
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که سالار اویست و جوینده راه
“The King entrusted him with the royal seal before the host, designating him as the supreme commander and guide of the path.”
#19
بفرمان او بود باید همه
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کجا بندها زو گشاید همه
“Everyone must remain obedient to his commands, through whom all complex knots shall be unraveled.'”
#20
بدو گفت مگذر ز پیمان من
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نگه‌دار آیین و فرمان من
“Then Kay Kavus said to Tus: 'Do not stray from my covenant; uphold my royal customs and commands.”
#21
نیازرد باید کسی را براه
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چنینست آیین تخت و کلاه
“No traveler or commoner along the way must suffer harm; such is the sacred code of the throne and crown.”
#22
کشاورز گر مردم پیشه‌ور
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کسی کو بلشکر نبندد کمر
“Be they farmers or artisans—anyone who does not take up arms in the army—”
#23
نباید که بر وی وزد باد سرد
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مکوش ایچ جز با کسی همنبرد
“Not even a harsh cold wind should blow against them! Strive in battle against none save armed combatants.”
#24
نباید نمودن ببی رنج رنج
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که بر کس نماند سرای سپنج
“Do not cause distress to the harmless, for this fleeting world abides with no man forever.”
#25
گذر زی کلات ایچ گونه مکن
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گر آن ره روی خام گردد سخن
“Under no circumstances pass through the region of Kalat; if you take that road, our noble purpose will be ruined.”
#26
روان سیاوش چو خورشید باد
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بدان گیتیش جای امید باد
“May Siyavash's soul shine bright as the sun, and may his abode in the realm beyond be full of divine hope!”
#27
پسر بودش از دخت پیران یکی
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که پیدا نبود از پدر اندکی
“Siyavash had a son born of Piran's daughter, who resembles his father in every single way.”
#28
برادر به من نیز ماننده بود
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جوان بود و همسال و فرخنده بود
“Siyavash was like a brother to me—young, equal in stature, and blessed with divine glory.”
#29
کنون در کلاتست و با مادرست
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جهانجوی با فر و با لشکرست
“Now his son dwells in Kalat with his mother—a world-seeking youth endowed with farr and commanding his own troops.”
#30
نداند کسی را ز ایران بنام
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ازان سو نباید کشیدن لگام
“He knows no noble of Iran by name; therefore, you must not turn your reins toward his lands.”
#31
سپه دارد و نامداران جنگ
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یکی کوه بر راه دشوار و تنگ
“He possesses an army and renowned warriors of battle, perched atop a steep and narrow mountain pass.”
#32
همو مرد جنگست و گرد و سوار
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بگوهر بزرگ و بتن نامدار
“He is himself a warrior, a hero, and a horseman—noble of lineage and illustrious of stature.”
#33
براه بیابان بباید شدن
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نه نیکو بود راه شیران زدن
“You must march through the desert road instead; it is unwise and perilous to cross the path of lions!”
#34
چنین گفت پس طوس با شهریار
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که از رای تو نگذرد روزگار
“Tus then replied to the King: 'Time itself does not stray from the wisdom of your counsel!”
#35
براهی روم کم تو فرمان دهی
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نیاید ز فرمان تو جز بهی
“I shall march only along whichever path you command, for nothing proceeds from your command save goodness.'”