#1
به نام خداوند خورشید و ماه
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که دل را به نامش خرد داد راه
“In the name of the Lord of the sun and the moon, who opened a path to the heart for wisdom through His name.”
#2
خداوند هستی و هم راستی
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نخواهد ز تو کژی و کاستی
“The Creator of existence and truth; He desires neither deceit nor flaw from thee.”
#3
خداوند بهرام و کیوان و شید
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از اویم نوید و بدویم امید
“Lord of Mars, Saturn, and the shining Sun; from Him I receive good tidings, and in Him lies my hope.”
#4
ستودن مر او را ندانم همی
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از اندیشه جان برفشانم همی
“I know not how to praise Him as is His due; I can only offer up my soul in contemplation.”
#5
از او گشت پیدا مکان و زمان
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پی مور بر هستی او نشان
“Through Him space and time came into being; the footprint of an ant is a sign of His existence.”
#6
ز گردنده خورشید تا تیره خاک
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دگر باد و آتش همان آب پاک
“From the revolving sun down to the dark earth, as well as the wind, fire, and pure water,”
#7
به هستی یزدان گواهی دهند
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روان ترا آشنایی دهند
“All bear witness to God's existence, bringing divine awareness to your soul.”
#8
ز هرچ آفریدست او بی‌نیاز
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تو در پادشاهیش گردن فراز
“He is independent of all He created; yet you stand exalted under His realm.”
#9
ز دستور و گنجور و از تاج و تخت
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ز کمی و بیشی و از ناز و بخت
“From minister, treasurer, crown, and throne, from poverty and abundance, comfort and destiny,”
#10
همه بی‌نیازست و ما بنده‌ایم
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به فرمان و رایش سرافگنده‌ایم
“He is free of all need while we are servants; we bow our heads before His order and wisdom.”
#11
شب و روز و گردان سپهر آفرید
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خور و خواب و تندی و مهر آفرید
“He created night, day, and the turning sphere; He fashioned sustenance, sleep, wrath, and affection.”
#12
جز او را مدان کردگار بلند
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کز او شادمانی و ز او مستمند
“Know none other as the Supreme Creator, for from Him comes both joy and affliction.”
#13
شگفتی به گیتی ز رستم بس است
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کزو داستان بر دل هرکس است
“Rostam alone is marvel enough in this world, whose legend is engraved upon every heart.”
#14
سر مایهٔ مردی و جنگ از اوست
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خردمندی و دانش و سنگ از اوست
“He is the fountainhead of manhood and battle, the embodiment of wisdom, knowledge, and grave dignity.”
#15
به خشکی چو پیل و به دریا نهنگ
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خردمند و بینادل و مرد سنگ
“On land like an elephant and in the sea like a leviathan; wise, clear-sighted, and a man of solid rock.”
#16
کنون رزم کاموس پیش آوریم
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ز دفتر به گفتار خویش آوریم
“Now we bring forth the battle of Kamus, rendering it from the ancient book into our own speech.”