#1
شتر یافت چندان و چندان گله
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که از بارگی شد سپه بی‌گله
“They captured so many camels and herds of steeds that the army lacked no mount or burden-bearer.”
#2
ز توران سپه برنهادند رخت
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سلیح گرانمایه و تاج و تخت
“From the land of Turan they packed their gear, laden with precious weapons, crowns, and thrones.”
#3
خروش آمد و نالهٔ گاودم
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جرس برکشیدند و رویینه خم
“The roar of trumpet horns arose; caravan bells chimed alongside brass drums.”
#4
سوی شهر ایران نهادند روی
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سپاهی بران گونه با رنگ و بوی
“They set their path toward the realm of Iran, an army arrayed in such color and splendor.”
#5
چو آگاهی آمد ز رستم بشاه
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خروش آمد از شهر وز بارگاه
“When news of Rostam reached the King, a triumphant clamor arose from the city and court.”
#6
از ایران تبیره برآمد بابر
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که آمد خداوند گوپال و ببر
“Drums resounded to the clouds across Iran, echoing that the master of the mace and leopard-skin had returned.”
#7
یکی شادمانی بد اندر جهان
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خنیده میان کهان و مهان
“A great celebration encompassed the world, acclaimed among the humble and the high-born alike.”
#8
دل شاه شد چون بهشت برین
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همی خواند بر کردگار آفرین
“The King's heart became as supreme paradise, offering continuous praises to the Almighty Creator.”
#9
بفرمود تا پیل بردند پیش
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بجنبید کیخسرو از جای خویش
“He commanded war-elephants to be brought forth, and Kay Khosrow himself dismounted his throne to march.”
#10
جهانی به‌آیین شد آراسته
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می و رود و رامشگر و خواسته
“The whole world was adorned in noble tradition with wine, harps, minstrels, and bountiful treasures.”
#11
تبیره برآمد ز هر جای و نای
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چو شاه جهان اندر آمد ز جای
“Drums and flutes echoed from every direction as the Lord of the World marched out.”
#12
همه روی پیل از کران تا کران
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پر از مشک بود و می و زعفران
“The heads of all the elephants were drenched in musk, fragrant wine, and golden saffron.”
#13
ز افسر سر پیلبان پرنگار
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ز گوش اندر آویخته گوشوار
“The elephant drivers wore crowns adorned with jewels, and golden rings dangled from their ears.”
#14
بسی زعفران و درم ریختند
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ز بر مشک و عنبر همی بیختند
“Abundant saffron and silver coins were scattered, while musk and ambergris rained down from above.”
#15
همه شهر آوای رامشگران
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نشسته ز هر سو کران تا کران
“The entire city echoed with the voices of songsters seated everywhere from border to border.”
#16
چنان بد جهان را ز شادی و داد
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که گیتی روان را دوامست و شاد
“So filled was the world with joy and justice that living souls found endless delights.”
#17
تهمتن چو تاج سرافراز دید
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جهانی سراسر پرآواز دید
“When Tahamtan beheld the exalted royal crown and heard the world filled with acclaim...”
#18
فرود آمد و برد پیشش نماز
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بپرسید خسرو ز راه دراز
“He dismounted his steed and bowed low; Khosrow welcomed him warmly after his long journey.”
#19
گرفتش بآغوش در شاه تنگ
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چنین تا برآمد زمانی درنگ
“The King clasped him tightly in a warm embrace, holding him close for a long moment.”
#20
همی آفرین خواند شاه جهان
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بران نامور موبد و پهلوان
“The Monarch of the world poured praises upon that illustrious mobile priest and mighty warrior.”
#21
بفرمود تا پیلتن برنشست
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گرفته همه راه دستش بدست
“He bade the elephant-bodied hero remount, walking all the way holding Rostam's hand in his.”
#22
همی گفت چندین چرا ماندی
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که بر ما همی آتش افشاندی
“The King said: 'Why did you remain away so long, casting the fire of yearning upon us?'”
#23
چو طوس و فریبرز و گودرز و گیو
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چو رهام و گرگین و گردان نیو
“Accompanied by Tus, Fariburz, Goudarz, Giv, Rohham, Gurgin, and the brave champions...”
#24
ز ره سوی ایوان شاه آمدند
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بدان نامور بارگاه آمدند
“From the road they proceeded to the King's palace, arriving at that famous imperial court.”
#25
نشست از بر تخت زر شهریار
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بنزدیک او رستم نامدار
“The Monarch seated himself upon the golden throne, and legendary Rostam sat near him.”
#26
فریبرز و گودرز و رهام و گیو
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نشستند با نامداران نیو
“Fariburz, Goudarz, Rohham, and Giv sat beside the other renowned heroes.”
#27
سخن گفت کیخسرو از رزمگاه
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ازان رنج و پیگار توران سپاه
“Kay Khosrow spoke of the battleground, of the hardship and combat against the Turanian army.”
#28
بدو گفت گودرز کای شهریار
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سخنها درازست زین کارزار
“Goudarz said to him: 'O Sovereign, long indeed is the tale of this intense warfare!'”
#29
می و جام و آرام باید نخست
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پس آنگاه ازین کار پرسی درست
“'Wine, goblets, and rest are needed first; only then should you ask rightly of these matters.'”
#30
نهادند خوان و بخندید شاه
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که ناهار بودی همانا به راه
“They laid out the banquet, and the King smiled, saying: 'Surely you went hungry on the road!'”
#31
بخوان بر می آورد و رامشگران
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بپرسش گرفت از کران تا کران
“At the banquet he called for wine and minstrels, then began asking questions of all that had passed.”
#32
ز افراسیاب وز پولادوند
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ز کشتی و از تابداده کمند
“He asked of Afrasiab and Puladvand, of the wrestling combat and the coiled lasso.”
#33
بدو گفت گودرز کای شهریار
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ز مادر نزاید چو رستم سوار
“Goudarz replied: 'O Monarch, no mother shall ever give birth to a horseman like Rostam!'”
#34
اگر دیو پیش آید ار اژدها
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ز چنگ درازش نیابد رها
“'Whether a demon appears or a dragon, none escapes his far-reaching grasp.'”
#35
هزار افرین باد بر شهریار
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بویژه برین شیردل نامدار
“'A thousand blessings upon the Sovereign, and especially upon this lion-hearted champion!'”
#36
بگفت آنچ کرد او بپولادوند
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ز کشتی و نیرنگ وز رنگ و بند
“He recounted all that Rostam did to Puladvand—the wrestling, the cunning, and the grappling.”
#37
ز افگندن دیو وز کشتنش
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همان جنگ و پیگار و کین جستنش
“Of throwing down the demon and vanquishing him, and of his relentless fight and seeking vengeance.”
#38
چو افتاد بر خاک زو رفت هوش
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برآمد ز گردان دیوان خروش
“'When he crashed upon the earth, he lost consciousness, and a cry arose from the demon warriors!'”
#39
چو آمد بهوش آن سرافراز دیو
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برآمد بناگاه زو یک غریو
“'When that proud demon regained his senses, a sudden scream erupted from him.'”
#40
همانگه درآمد باسپ و برفت
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همی بند جانش ز رستم بکفت
“'Instantly he mounted his horse and fled, his life barely surviving Rostam's might.'”
#41
چنان شاد شد زان سخن تاجور
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که گفتی ز ایوان برآورد سر
“The crowned King was so thrilled by those words that his head seemed to rise above his palace.”
#42
چنین داد پاسخ که ای پهلوان
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توی پیر و بیدار و روشن‌روان
“He answered: 'O Paladin, you are an elder, vigilant, and enlightened of spirit.'”
#43
کسی کش خرد باشد آموزگار
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نگه داردش گردش روزگار
“'Whosoever has Wisdom as a teacher shall be preserved by the turning of Fate.'”
#44
ازین پهلوان چشم بد دور باد
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همه زندگانیش در سور باد
“'May the evil eye be far from this champion, and may his entire life be passed in joy!'”
#45
همی بود یک هفته با می بدست
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ازو شادمان تاج و تخت و نشست
“For a whole week he remained with wine-cup in hand, bringing glory to the crown, throne, and royal court.”
#46
سخنهای رستم بنای و برود
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بگفتند بر پهلوانی سرود
“They sang the exploits of Rostam to the strains of pipe and lute, reciting heroic lays in the ancient Pahlavi tongue.”
#47
تهمتن بیک ماه نزدیک شاه
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همی بود با جام در پیشگاه
“For a full month Tahamtan remained beside the King, holding the wine-cup in his presence at the royal court.”
#48
ازان پس چنین گفت با شهریار
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که ای پرهنر نامور تاجدار
“Thereafter he spoke unto the Sovereign, saying: 'O accomplished, renowned, and crowned King!'”
#49
جهاندار با دانش و نیک‌خوست
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ولیکن مرا چهر زال آرزوست
“'The Ruler of the world is wise and noble-natured, yet my heart longeth to behold the face of Zal.'”
#50
در گنج بگشاد شاه جهان
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ز پرمایه چیزی که بودش نهان
“Thereupon the King of the world unlocked his treasury, bringing forth precious treasures that had been hidden away.”
#51
ز یاقوت وز تاج و انگشتری
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ز دینار وز جامهٔ ششتری
“Rubies, royal crowns, signet rings, gold dinars, and fine robes woven in Shushtar.”
#52
پرستار با افسر و گوشوار
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همان جعد مویان سیمین عذار
“Handmaidens adorned with coronets and earrings, with curling locks and silver-bright cheeks.”
#53
طبقهای زرین پر از مشک و عود
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دو نعلین زرین و زرین عمود
“Golden trays brimming with musk and aloe-wood, a pair of golden slippers, and a golden mace.”
#54
برو بافته گوهر شاهوار
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چنانچون بود در خور شهریار
“Inlaid and woven with royal gems, worthy indeed of a great monarch to bestow.”
#55
بنزد تهمتن فرستاد شاه
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دو منزل همی رفت با او براه
“All these the King dispatched to Tahamtan, and rode alongside him for two stages of the journey.”
#56
چو خسرو غمی شد ز راه دراز
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فرود آمد و برد رستم نماز
“When Khosrow grew weary from the long journey, he dismounted, and Rostam bowed low in reverence before him.”
#57
ورا کرد پدرود و ز ایران برفت
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سوی زابلستان خرامید تفت
“Bidding him farewell, he departed from Iran and hastened swiftly towards Zabolistan.”
#58
سراسر جهان گشت بر شاه راست
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همی گشت گیتی بران سان که خواست
“The entire world became obedient to the King, and the world revolved precisely as he desired.”
#59
سر آوردم این رزم کاموس نیز
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درازست و کم نیست زو یک پشیز
“I have brought to a close this Tale of the Battle of Kamus as well; though long, not a single particle has been omitted.”
#60
گر از داستان یک سخن کم بدی
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روان مرا جای ماتم بدی
“Had even a single word of this story been lacking, my soul would have been a abode of grief and mourning.”
#61
دلم شادمان شد ز پولادوند
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که بفزود بر بند پولاد بند
“My heart was gladdened by the story of Pouladvand, which added yet another iron link to the epic chain.”