#1
چو برزد سر از کوه تابنده شید
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برآمد سر تاج روز سپید
“When the sun shone brightly above the mountain peak, raising the crown of the white day,”
#2
سپاه پراگنده گردآمدند
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همی هر کسی داستانها زدند
“The scattered Iranian troops gathered together, each recounting their tragic tales,”
#3
که چندین ز ایرانیان کشته شد
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سربخت سالار برگشته شد
“Saying: 'So many of the Iranians have been slain, and the fortune of our commander has turned bad.”
#4
چنین چیره شد دست ترکان بجنگ
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سپه را کنون نیست جای درنگ
“Thus the Turks have gained the upper hand in battle; there is no longer any cause for us to delay here.”
#5
بر شاه باید شدن بی‌گمان
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ببینیم تا بر چه گردد زمان
“We must undoubtedly return to the King, to see how time and destiny will turn for us.”
#6
اگر شاه را دل پر از جنگ نیست
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مرا و تو را جای آهنگ نیست
“If the King's heart is not set on war, there is no place for you and me to make a stand.”
#7
پسر بی‌پدر شد پدر بی‌پسر
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بشد کشته و زنده خسته جگر
“Sons have been fatherless, fathers sonless; some are slain and the living are broken-hearted.'”
#8
اگر جنگ فرمان دهد شهریار
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بسازد یکی لشکر نامدار
“'If the monarch commands war, he will assemble a renowned army once more,”
#9
بیاییم و دلها پر از کین و جنگ
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کنیم این جهان بر بداندیش تنگ
“And we shall return with hearts full of vengeance and fury, making this world narrow for the ill-wishing foe.'”
#10
برین رای زان مرز گشتند باز
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همه دل پر از خون و جان پر گداز
“Upon this resolve they turned back from that border, their hearts full of blood and souls burning in anguish.”
#11
برادر ز خون برادر به درد
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زبانشان ز خویشان پر از یاد کرد
“Brother grieved in pain for brother's blood, their tongues lamenting their fallen kinsmen.”
#12
برفتند یکسر سوی کاسه رود
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روانشان ازان کشتگان پر درود
“They departed altogether toward Kasa Rud, their souls offering blessings to the slain.”
#13
طلایه بیامد بپیش سپاه
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کسی را ندید اندران جایگاه
“The vanguard of Turan approached the encampment, yet saw no one left in that place.”
#14
بپیران فرستاد زود آگهی
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کز ایرانیان گشت گیتی تهی
“They quickly sent word to Piran that the world was emptied of the Iranians.”
#15
چو بشنید پیران هم اندر زمان
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بهر سو فرستاد کارآگهان
“When Piran heard this, he instantly dispatched scouts in every direction.”
#16
چو برگشتن مهتران شد درست
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سپهبد روان را ز انده بشست
“When the departure of the Iranian chieftains was confirmed, the commander washed his soul of grief.”
#17
بیامد بشبگیر خود با سپاه
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همی گشت بر گرد آن رزمگاه
“He came at dawn with his army, riding around that battlefield.”
#18
همه کوه و هم دشت و هامون و راغ
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سراپرده و خیمه بد همچو باغ
“The mountains, plains, and valleys were filled with pavilions and tents, beautiful as a garden.”
#19
بلشکر ببخشید خود برگرفت
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ز کار جهان مانده اندر شگفت
“He distributed spoils to the army and took his share, marveling at the turn of earthly destiny,”
#20
که روزی فرازست و روزی نشیب
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گهی شاد دارد گهی با نهیب
“Reflecting that one day is high and another low; sometimes joyful and sometimes filled with terror.”
#21
همان به که با جام مانیم روز
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همی بگذرانیم روزی بروز
“'It is best that we remain with the wine goblet by day, passing our days one by one in pleasure.'”
#22
بدان آگهی نزد افراسیاب
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هیونی برافگند هنگام خواب
“He dispatched a swift courier with the tidings to Afrasiab while the king was asleep.”
#23
سپهبد بدان آگهی شاد شد
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ز تیمار و درددل آزاد شد
“The Turanian commander rejoiced at the news, becoming free from worry and heartache.”
#24
همه لشکرش گشته روشن‌روان
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ببستند آیین ره پهلوان
“All his army became joyous, preparing the royal celebrations in the champion's manner.”
#25
همه جامهٔ زینت آویختند
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درم بر سر او همی ریختند
“They hung ornate robes and garments, showering coins upon his head.”
#26
چو آمد بنزدیکی شهر شاه
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سپهبد پذیره شدش با سپاه
“When Piran drew near the royal city, the commander Afrasiab went out with his army to welcome him.”
#27
برو آفرین کرد بسیار و گفت
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که از پهلوانان ترا نیست جفت
“He offered him abundant praise, saying: 'Among all champions, you have no match!'”
#28
دو هفته ز ایوان افراسیاب
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همی بر شد آواز چنگ و رباب
“For two weeks from Afrasiab's palace, the music of harps and lutes resounded high.”
#29
سیم هفته پیران چنان کرد رای
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که با شادمانی شود باز جای
“In the third week, Piran resolved to return home in joy.”
#30
یکی خلعت آراست افراسیاب
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که گر برشماری بگیرد شتاب
“Afrasiab prepared a gift of robes so vast that listing it would take great haste:”
#31
ز دینار وز گوهر شاهوار
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ز زرین کمرهای گوهرنگار
“Of dinars, royal jewels, and golden girdles studded with gems,”
#32
از اسپان تازی بزرین ستام
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ز شمشیر هندی بزرین نیام
“Arabian horses with golden bridles, and Indian swords in golden sheaths,”
#33
یکی تخت پرمایه از عاج و ساج
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ز پیروزه مهد و ز بیجاده تاج
“A precious throne of ivory and ebony, a turquoise litter, and a crown of rubies,”
#34
پرستار چینی و رومی غلام
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پر از مشک و عنبر دو پیروزه جام
“Chinese maidservants and Roman slaves, and two turquoise goblets filled with musk and ambergris.”
#35
بنزدیک پیران فرستاد چیز
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ازان پس بسی پندها داد نیز
“He sent all these treasures to Piran, and thereafter gave him much counsel besides,”
#36
که با موبدان باش و بیدار باش
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سپه را ز دشمن نگهدار باش
“Saying: 'Stay close to the wise mobads and remain alert; guard the army against the enemy.”
#37
نگه کن خردمند کارآگهان
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بهرجای بفرست گرد جهان
“Seek out wise informers and dispatch them across the whole world,”
#38
که کیخسرو امروز با خواستست
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بداد و دهش گیتی آراستست
“For today Kai Khosrow possesses royal power, adorning the world with justice and generosity.”
#39
نژاد و بزرگی و تخت و کلاه
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چو شد گرد ازین بیش چیزی مخواه
“He has lineage, greatness, throne, and crown; once these gather, expect nothing less than battle.”
#40
ز برگشتن دشمن ایمن مشو
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زمان تا زمان آگهی خواه نو
“Never feel safe from the enemy's return; seek fresh intelligence constantly.”
#41
بجایی که رستم بود پهلوان
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تو ایمن بخسپی بپیچد روان
“Where Rostam is the champion, if you sleep in peace, your soul will be twisted in calamity!'”
#42
پذیرفت پیران همه پند اوی
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که سالار او بود و پیوند اوی
“Piran accepted all his advice, for Afrasiab was his commander and his lord.”
#43
سپهدار پیران و آن انجمن
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نهادند سر سوی راه ختن
“Commander Piran and that assembly set off on the road toward Khotan.”
#44
بپای آمد این داستان فرود
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کنون رزم کاموس باید سرود
“This tale of Farud has come to an end; now the battle of Kamus must be sung.”