In the name of the Lord of the sun and the moon, who illumined the human heart with the light of intellect and laid the foundations of reality and truth. He is the Sovereign of Mars, Saturn, and the radiant sun—the fountainhead of all glad tidings and the ultimate refuge of hope. Human thought falters before His matchless glory, leaving the soul to offer itself in silent devotion. Through His word, space and time unfolded, and the faint footprint of a tiny ant upon the dust bears witness to His boundless power. From the whirling sun down to the dark earth, and across wind, fire, and pure water, every element attests to His divine existence, bestowing cosmic wisdom upon the spirit. The Almighty stands utterly independent of all creation; viziers, treasurers, crowns, thrones, abundance, and hardship are but fleeting shades beneath His eternal sovereignty. He fashioned day and night, the rotating heavens, wrath and tenderness, slumber and sustenance; from Him flow all joy and grief. Yet amidst the endless wonders of the earth, the magnitude of Rostam of Zabulistan shines as an incomparable beacon—a hero whose deeds are inscribed upon the hearts of all humankind. He is the pinnacle of manhood and martial prowess, endowed with deep wisdom, foresight, and unyielding fortitude—a titan like an elephant upon land and a leviathan within the seas. And now, the ancient scroll is unrolled to recount the epic battle of Kamus of Kashan.
#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.”