#1
پسر بد مر او را یکی هوشمند
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گرانمایه طهمورث دیو بند
“He had a son, intelligent and grand—the noble Tahmuras, binder of demons.”
#2
بیامد به تخت پدر بر نشست
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به شاهی کمر بر میان بر ببست
“He came and sat upon his father's throne, girding his loins to rule as sovereign king.”
#3
همه موبدان را ز لشکر بخواند
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به خوبی چه مایه سخن‌ها براند
“He summoned all the mobads from the realm and spoke to them with words of gracious wisdom.”
#4
چنین گفت کامروز تخت و کلاه
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مرا زیبد این تاج و گنج و سپاه
“He declared: "Today, this throne and crown, this treasure and host, belong rightfully to me."”
#5
جهان از بدی‌ها بشویم به رای
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پس آنگه کنم درگهی گرد پای
“"I shall cleanse the world of evil by wisdom, and then establish a court renowned across the earth."”
#6
ز هر جای کوته کنم دست دیو
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که من بود خواهم جهان را خدیو
“"I will cut short the reach of demons everywhere, for I am destined to be the lord of all the earth."”
#7
هر آن چیز کاندر جهان سودمند
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کنم آشکارا گشایم ز بند
“"Whatever is beneficial in the world, I shall bring to light and unloose from secrecy."”
#8
پس از پشت میش و بره پشم و موی
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برید و به رشتن نهادند روی
“Then from the backs of ewes and lambs they sheared the wool and hair, and turned their skill to spinning thread.”
#9
به کوشش از او کرد پوشش به رای
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به گستردنی بد هم او رهنمای
“Through industry and thought he fashioned garments from it, and guided them in weaving rugs and coverings.”
#10
ز پویندگان هر چه بد تیز رو
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خورش کردشان سبزه و کاه و جو
“Of all the fleet-footed beasts that roamed, he provided them with grass and straw and barley for food.”
#11
رمنده ددان را همه بنگرید
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سیه گوش و یوز از میان برگزید
“He examined all the wild, elusive beasts, selecting the lynx and the cheetah from among them.”
#12
به چاره بیاوردش از دشت و کوه
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به بند آمدند آن که بد زان گروه
“By skill he brought them from the plains and mountains, taming those wild creatures into servitude.”
#13
ز مرغان مر آن را که بد نیک تاز
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چو باز و چو شاهین گردن فراز
“Among the birds, he singled out the swift and soaring ones—such as the falcon and proud hawk.”
#14
بیاورد و آموختن‌شان گرفت
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جهانی بدو مانده اندر شگفت
“He brought them in and began to train them for falconry, leaving all the world in deep wonder.”
#15
چو این کرده شد ماکیان و خروس
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کجا بر خروشد گه زخم کوس
“When this was accomplished, he domesticated the hen and the rooster, whose crow marks the dawn like beating war-drums.”
#16
بیاورد و یک‌سر به مردم کشید
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نهفته همه سودمندش گزید
“He brought them forth and placed them in service of humanity, uncovering every hidden benefit.”
#17
بفرمودشان تا نوازند گرم
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نخوانندشان جز به آواز نرم
“He commanded the people to treat these animals with warmth and gentle kindness, addressing them only softly.”
#18
چنین گفت کاین را ستایش کنید
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جهان آفرین را نیایش کنید
“He said: "Give praise for these gifts, and offer worship to the Creator of the World."”
#19
که او دادمان بر ددان دستگاه
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ستایش مر او را که بنمود راه
“"For He granted us mastery over wild beasts; all praise be to Him who guided our path."”
#20
مر او را یکی پاک دستور بود
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که رایش ز کردار بد دور بود
“He had a pure and noble minister whose counsel was entirely free from evil deeds.”
#21
خنیده به هر جای شهرسپ نام
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نزد جز به نیکی به هر جای گام
“Renowned in every realm by the name of Shahrasp, he took no step anywhere save toward goodness.”
#22
همه روز بسته ز خوردن دو لب
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به پیش جهاندار بر پای شب
“All day he kept his lips sealed in fasting, and all night he stood in prayer before the Sovereign of the World.”
#23
چنان بر دل هر کسی بود دوست
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نماز شب و روزه آیین اوست
“So beloved was he to every heart; night-prayers and fasting were the guiding custom of his life.”
#24
سر مایه بد اختر شاه را
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در بسته بد جان بدخواه را
“He was the chief foundation of the king's good fortune, keeping the soul of every adversary barred and bound.”
#25
همه راه نیکی نمودی به شاه
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همه راستی خواستی پایگاه
“He showed the king only the paths of righteousness, desiring truth as the foundation of the state.”
#26
چنان شاه پالوده گشت از بدی
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که تابید ازو فرّهٔ ایزدی
“Thus was the king so cleansed of every flaw that the Divine Glory shone brilliantly from his countenance.”
#27
برفت اهرمن را به افسون ببست
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چو بر تیز رو بارگی بر نشست
“He went forth and bound Ahriman through holy incantations, mounting him as a fleet courser.”
#28
زمان تا زمان زینش بر ساختی
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همی گرد گیتی‌ش بر تاختی
“Time and again he saddled him, riding upon his back all around the world.”
#29
چو دیوان بدیدند کردار او
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کشیدند گردن ز گفتار او
“When the demons beheld his deeds, they rebelled against his words and turned their heads away.”
#30
شدند انجمن دیو بسیار مر
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که پردخته مانند از او تاج و فرّ
“Countless demons gathered in assembly, scheming to strip him of his crown and Divine Glory.”
#31
چو طهمورث آگه شد از کارشان
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بر آشفت و بشکست بازارشان
“When Tahmuras learned of their design, he was enraged and shattered their rebellion.”
#32
به فرّ جهاندار بستش میان
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به گردن بر آورد گرز گران
“Girding his loins through the Sovereign's Divine Glory, he raised his heavy mace upon his shoulder.”
#33
همه نرّه دیوان و افسونگران
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برفتند جادو سپاهی گران
“All the fierce male demons and sorcerers marched forth, a massive army of evil enchantments.”
#34
دمنده سیه دیوشان پیش‌رو
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همی بآسمان برکشیدند غو
“A roaring Black Demon led their host, raising a clamorous roar that reached the very heavens.”
#35
جهاندار طهمورث بافرین
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بیامد کمربستهٔ جنگ و کین
“The glorious world-ruler Tahmuras advanced, girt for war and vengeance.”
#36
یکایک بیاراست با دیو جنگ
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نبد جنگشان را فراوان درنگ
“Straightway he arrayed his force against the demons, and their battle was swift without delay.”
#37
از ایشان دو بهره به افسون ببست
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دگرشان به گرز گران کرد پست
“Two thirds of them he bound through magical charms, and the rest he crushed beneath his heavy mace.”
#38
کشیدندشان خسته و بسته خوار
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به جان خواستند آن زمان زینهار
“Dragged away wounded, bound, and humiliated, they pleaded desperately for their lives.”
#39
که ما را مکش تا یکی نو هنر
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بیاموزی از ما که‌ت آید به بر
“Saying: "Slay us not, so that we may teach thee a wondrous new art that shall bring thee great reward!"”
#40
کی نامور دادشان زینهار
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بدان تا نهانی کنند آشکار
“The renowned monarch granted them quarter, so that they might reveal what was hidden.”
#41
چو آزاد گشتند از بند او
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بجستند ناچار پیوند او
“Once freed from the immediate threat of death, they naturally sought to fulfill their pact with him.”
#42
نبشتن به خسرو بیاموختند
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دلش را به دانش برافروختند
“They taught the monarch the art of writing, illuminating his heart with the light of knowledge.”
#43
نبشتن یکی نه، که نزدیک سی
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چه رومی، چه تازی و چه پارسی
“Not merely one script, but nearly thirty—including Roman, Arabic, and Persian.”
#44
چه سغدی، چه چینی و چه پهلوی
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ز هر گونه‌ای کان همی بشنوی
“As well as Sogdian, Chinese, and Pahlavi—every kind of script that one could hear named.”
#45
جهاندار سی سال از این بیشتر
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چه گونه پدید آوریدی هنر
“For thirty more years the sovereign reigned, bringing forth all manner of arts and arts of civilization.”
#46
برفت و سر آمد بر او روزگار
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همه رنج او ماند از او یادگار
“Then his days drew to an end and he departed, leaving behind all his noble labors as an enduring memory.”