#1
نویسندهٔ نامه را پیش خواند
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وزین داستان چند با او براند
“The King called forth his Royal Scribe, and shared the matter of this tale with him.”
#2
برستم یکی نامه فرمود شاه
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نوشتن ز مهتر سوی نیکخواه
“He bade him draft a letter unto Rostam—a message from the Sovereign to his well-wishing hero.”
#3
که ای پهلوان زادهٔ پر هنر
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ز گردان لشکر برآورده سر
“Writing: 'O virtuous, noble-born Paladin, who stands head and shoulders above the realm’s champions!'”
#4
دل شهریاران و پشت کیان
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بفرمان هر کس کمر بر میان
“'Heart of monarchs and pillar of the Kianians, ever girded in obedience to righteous command!'”
#5
توی از نیاکان مرا یادگار
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همیشه کمربستهٔ کارزار
“'Thou art to me the prized legacy of my ancestors, ever prepared for battle and noble deeds.'”
#6
ترا داد گردون بمردی پلنگ
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بدریا ز بیمت خروشان نهنگ
“'Heaven bestowed upon thee the valor of a panther; out of dread for thee, sea-monsters roar in fear.'”
#7
جهان را ز دیوان مازندران
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بشستی و کندی بدان را سران
“'Thou didst cleanse the world of Mazandaran’s demons, severing the heads of evil chieftains.'”
#8
چه مایه سر تاجداران ز گاه
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ربودی و برکندی از پیشگاه
“'How many crowns of proud kings hast thou plucked down, tearing tyrants from their thrones!'”
#9
بسا دشمنان کز تو بیجان شدست
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بسا بوم و بر کز تو ویران شدست
“'How many foes have perished by thy hand! How many realms of evil lie shattered by thy wrath!'”
#10
سر پهلوانی و لشکر پناه
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بنزدیک شاهان ترا دستگاه
“'Thou art the supreme champion and the shelter of the host; thy dignity is exalted beside all kings.'”
#11
همه جادوان را ببستی بگرز
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بیفروختی تاج شاهان ببرز
“'Thou didst bind all sorcerers with thy mace, making the crown of kings shine with splendour.'”
#12
چه افراسیاب و چه شاهان چین
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نوشته همه نام تو بر نگین
“'Be it Afrasiab or the monarchs of Chin, all have inscribed thy dread name upon their signet rings.'”
#13
هران بند کز دست تو بسته شد
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گشایندگان را جگر خسته شد
“'Whatever knot thy heavy hand hath tied, those who sought to undo it suffered broken hearts.'”
#14
گشایندهٔ بند بسته توی
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کیان را سپهر خجسته توی
“'Thou art the untier of bound knots, the auspicious star in the heaven of Kianian kings.'”
#15
ترا ایزد این زور پیلان که داد
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دل و هوش و فرهنگ فرخ‌نژاد
“'God granted thee the strength of elephants, alongside a heart, wisdom, and noble spirit,'”
#16
بدان داد تا دست فریاد خواه
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بگیری برآری ز تاریک چاه
“'So that thou mightest grasp the hand of the suppliant and raise him up from the dark pit.'”
#17
کنون این یکی کار بایسته پیش
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فراز آمد و اینت شایسته خویش
“'Now a vital task has arisen—one worthy of thy prowess and thy grand spirit.'”
#18
بتو دارد امید گودرز و گیو
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که هستی بهر کشور امروز نیو
“'Gudarz and Giyv place their hopes in thee, for thou art the bravest knight in all realms today.'”
#19
شناسی بنزدیک من جاهشان
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زبان و دل و رای یکتاهشان
“'Thou knowest their high rank in my sight—their singular speech, heart, and loyal mind.'”
#20
سزدگر تو اینرا نداری برنج
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بخواه آنچ باید ز مردان و گنج
“'It fits thee well not to spare thyself; ask whatever men or treasures thou mayest need.'”
#21
که هرگز بدین دودمان غم نبود
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فروزنده‌تر زین چنانکم شنود
“'For no sorrow like this has ever touched their lineage, a family once so radiant.'”
#22
نبد گیو را خود جز این پور کس
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چه فرزند بود و چه فریادرس
“'Giyv had no child other than this son—his only offspring and his sole savior in need.'”
#23
فراوان بنزد منش دستگاه
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مرا و نیای مرا نیکخواه
“'He holds high esteem before me, a true well-wisher to me and my grandfather.'”
#24
بهر سو که جویمش یابم بجای
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بهر نیک و بد پیش من بربپای
“'Wherever I turn, I find him steadfast, standing ready before me in good and ill times.'”
#25
چو این نامهٔ من بخوانی مپای
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بزودی تو با گیو خیز اندرآی
“'When thou readest this my letter, linger not; arise swiftly and come with Giyv.'”
#26
بدان تا بدین کار با ما بهم
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زنی رای فرخ بهر بیش و کم
“'So that in this matter thou mayest join us, sharing thy blessed counsel on all details.'”
#27
ز مردان وز گنج وز خواسته
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بیارم بپیش تو آراسته
“'Whatever men, wealth, or gear thou requirest, I shall lay out completely before thee.'”
#28
بفرخ پی و بر شده نام تو
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ز توران برآید همه کام تو
“'By thy blessed step and exalted name, all thy desires shall be fulfilled against Turan.'”
#29
چنانچون بباید بسازی نوا
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مگر بیژن از بند یابد رها
“'Prepare all things as is fitting, that perchance Bizhan may gain freedom from his chains.'”
#30
چو برنامه بنهاد خسرو نگین
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بشد گیو و بر شاه کرد آفرین
“When Khosrow set his signet upon the parchment, Giyv departed, uttering praises for the Shah.”
#31
سواران دوده همه برنشاند
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بیزدان پناهید و لشکر براند
“He mounted all the knights of his clan, commended them to God, and drove his horse forward.”
#32
چو نخجیر از آنجا که برداشتی
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دو روزه بیک روزه بگذاشتی
“Like prey startled from its lair, he covered two days' distance in a single day.”
#33
بیابان گرفت و ره هیرمند
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همی رفت پویان بسان نوند
“He rode across the desert towards the Helmand River, galloping swiftly like a courser.”
#34
بکوه و بصحرا نهادند روی
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همی شد خلیده دل و راه‌جوی
“They crossed mountains and plains, his heart pierced with grief yet steadfast on the trail.”
#35
چو از دیده‌گه دیده‌بانش بدید
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سوی زابلستان فغان برکشید
“When the watchman saw him from the tower, he cried out loud towards Zabulistan:”
#36
که آمد سواری سوی هیرمند
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سواران بگرد اندرش نیز چند
“'A lone horseman approaches the Helmand, flanked by a handful of riders!'”
#37
درفشی درفشان پس پشت اوی
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یکی زابلی تیغ در مشت اوی
“'A gleaming banner flutters behind him, and he grips a blade of Zabul steel in his fist!'”
#38
غو دیده بشنید دستان سام
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بفرمود بر چرمه کردن لگام
“Dastan, son of Sam, heard the lookout’s cry, and ordered his steed to be bridled at once.”
#39
پراندیشه آمد پذیره براه
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بدان تا نباشد یکی کینه خواه
“Full of anxious thoughts, he rode out to meet him, ensuring it was no enemy seeking vengeance.”
#40
ز ره گیو را دید پژمرده روی
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همی آمد آسیمه و پوی پوی
“From afar he recognized Giyv's withered face, riding in frantic hurry and distress.”
#41
بدل گفت کاری نو آمد بشاه
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فرستاده گیوست کامد براه
“He said in his heart: 'A new trouble hath befallen the King, and Giyv is sent as messenger.'”
#42
چو نزدیک شد پهلوان سپاه
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نیایش کنان برگرفتند راه
“As the army's general drew near, they bowed in reverence and saluted him.”
#43
بپرسید دستان ز ایرانیان
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ز شاه و ز پیکار تورانیان
“Dastan asked after the Iranians, inquiring of the Shah and the war with Turan.”
#44
درود بزرگان بدستان بداد
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ز شاه و ز گردان فرخ نژاد
“Giyv conveyed the greetings of the nobles to Dastan, from the Shah and the noble-born knights.”
#45
همه درد دل پیش دستان بخواند
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غم پور گم بوده با او براند
“Then he laid bare his heart's pain to Dastan, sharing the agony of his lost son.”
#46
همی گفت رویم نبینی برنگ
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ز خون مژه پشت پایم بلنگ
“He kept saying: 'You shall not see color in my face; from the blood of my eyelashes, my feet are stained red.'”
#47
ازان پس نشان تهمتن بخواست
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بپرسید و گفتش که رستم کجاست
“Thereafter he asked for news of Tahamtan, inquiring and saying: 'Where is Rustam?'”
#48
بدو گفت رستم بنخچیر گور
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بیاید همانا که برگشت هور
“Zal said to him: 'Rustam has gone to hunt wild asses; he shall surely return as the sun begins to turn.'”
#49
شوم گفت تا من ببینمش روی
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ز خسرو یکی نامه دارم بدوی
“Giv said: 'I shall go to see his face, for I bear a letter to him from Khosrow.'”
#50
بدو گفت دستان کز ایدر مرو
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که زود آید از دشت نخچیرگو
“Dastan said to him: 'Do not depart from here, for he will soon return from the hunting plain.'”
#51
تو تا رستم آید بخانه بپای
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یک امروز با ما بشادی گرای
“Remain here until Rustam arrives home; for this one day, join us in gladness.”
#52
چو گیو اندر آمد بایوان ز راه
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تهمتن بیامد ز نخچیرگاه
“As Giv entered the palace from his journey, Tahamtan arrived from the hunting grounds.”
#53
پذیره شدش گیو کامد فراز
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پیاده شد از اسب و بردش نماز
“Giv went forward to welcome him as he approached; he dismounted his horse and offered him reverence.”
#54
پر از آرزو دل پر از رنگ روی
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به رُخ برنهاد از دو دیده دو جوی
“His heart full of longing and his face drained of color, streams of tears flowed from both eyes down his cheeks.”
#55
چو رستم دل گیو را خسته دید
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بآب مژه روی او شسته دید
“When Rustam saw Giv's heart so wounded, and saw his face washed with the water of his eyelashes,”
#56
بدو گفت باری تباهست کار
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بایوان و بر شاه بد روزگار
“He said to him: 'Indeed, matters must be dire! Has ill fortune fallen upon the palace and the King?'”
#57
ز اسب اندر آمد گرفتش ببر
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بپرسیدش از خسرو تاجور
“He dismounted from his horse, embraced him, and inquired after the crowned King Khosrow.”
#58
ز گودرز وز طوس وز گستهم
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ز گردان لشکر همه بیش و کم
“He asked of Gudarz, Tus, and Gustahm, and of all the noble heroes of the army, great and small.”
#59
ز شاپور و فرهاد وز بیژنا
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ز رهام و گرگین وز هرتنا
“Of Shapur, Farhad, and Bijan; of Rohham, Gurgin, and Hartana.”
#60
چو آواز بیژن رسیدش بگوش
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برآمد بناکام ازو یک خروش
“When the name of Bijan struck Giv's ears, an involuntary cry broke from his heart.”
#61
برستم چنین گفت کای بآفرین
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گزین همه خسروان زمین
“He said to Rustam: 'O praised hero, chosen among all the rulers of the earth!'”
#62
چنان شاد گشتم بدیدار تو
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بدین پرسش خوب و گفتار تو
“'I have been made so joyful by seeing you, and by your noble greeting and warm words.'”
#63
درستند ازین هرک بردی تو نام
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ازیشان فراوان درود و پیام
“'All those whose names you spoke are safe and sound, and they send you bountiful greetings and messages.'”
#64
نبینی که بر من بپیران سرم
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چه آمد ز بخت بد اندر خورم
“'Do you not see what ill fortune has befallen me in my old age, as if fitting my dark fate?'”
#65
چه چشم بد آمد بگودرزیان
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کزان سود ما را سر آمد زیان
“'What evil eye fell upon the line of Gudarz, turning all our gain into sheer ruin?'”
#66
ز گیتی مرا خود یکی پور بود
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همم پور و هم پاک دستور بود
“'In all the world I had but a single son; he was both my son and my pure counselor.'”
#67
شد از چشم من در جهان ناپدید
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بدین دودمان کس چنین غم ندید
“'He vanished from my eyes in this world; no one in our lineage has ever suffered such grief.'”
#68
چنینم که بینی بپشت ستور
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شب و روز تازان بتاریک هور
“'As you see me now, upon the back of my mount, I race day and night under a darkened sun.'”
#69
ز بیژن شب و روز چون بیهشان
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بجستم بهر سو ز هر کس نشان
“'Day and night, like one bereft of senses, I searched everywhere for news of Bijan from everyone.'”
#70
کنون شاه با جام گیتی نمای
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بپیش جهان آفرین شد بپای
“Now the King, bearing the World-Revealing Cup, stood in prayer before the Creator of the World.”
#71
چه مایه خروشید و کرد آفرین
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بجشن کیان هرمز فرودین
“How fervently he cried out and offered praises during the royal festival of Hormoz in Farvardin!”
#72
پس آمد ز آتشکده تا بگاه
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کمربست و بنهاد بر سر کلاه
“Then he came forth from the fire temple to his throne, girt his waist, and placed the crown upon his head.”
#73
همان جام رخشنده بنهاد پیش
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بهر سو نگه کرد ز اندازه بیش
“He placed that gleaming cup before him and peered into it endlessly in every direction.”
#74
بتوران نشان داد زو شهریار
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ببند گران و ببد روزگار
“The King revealed his trace in Turan, bound in heavy chains and living in dire plight.”
#75
چو در جام کیخسرو ایدون نمود
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سوی پهلوانم دوانید زود
“When it was thus shown to Kay Khosrow in the cup, he dispatched me hastily to the hero.”
#76
کنون آمدم با دلی پر امید
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دو رخساره زرد و دو دیده سپید
“Now I have come with a heart full of hope, though my two cheeks are pale and my eyes dim with waiting.”
#77
ترا دیدم اندر جهان چاره‌گر
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تو بندی بفریاد هر کس کمر
“'I have found you to be the only remedy in the world; you gird your waist to answer every cry for help.'”
#78
همی گفت و مژگان پر از آب زرد
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همی برکشید از جگر باد سرد
“So he spoke, his eyelashes full of tearful sorrow, drawing cold sighs from his deep heart.”
#79
ازان پس که نامه برستم بداد
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همه کار گرگین بدو کرد یاد
“After he handed the letter to Rustam, he recounted to him the entire affair of Gurgin.”
#80
ازو نامه بستد دو دیده پر آب
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همه دل پر از کین افراسیاب
“Rustam took the letter from him, his eyes filled with tears, his heart teeming with vengeance against Afrasiab.”
#81
پس از بهر بیژن خروشید زار
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فرو ریخت از دیده خون برکنار
“Then he wept bitterly for Bijan's plight, shedding tears of blood down into his lap.”
#82
بگیو آنگهی گفت مندیش ازین
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که رستم نگرداند از رخش زین
“He then said to Gev, 'Fret not over this, for Rostam shall not unsaddle Rakhsh...'”
#83
مگر دست بیژن گرفته بدست
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همه بند و زندان او کرده پست
“'...until he holds Bijan's hand in his own, and has demolished all his bonds and prison.'”
#84
بنیروی یزدان و فرمان شاه
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ز توران بگردانم این تاج و گاه
“'By God's might and the King's command, I shall turn this crown and throne away from Turan.'”
#85
وز آنجا بایوان رستم شدند
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بره بر همی رای رفتن زدند
“From there, they proceeded to Rostam's palace, conferring together along the way on their journey.”
#86
چو آن نامهٔ شاه رستم بخواند
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ز گفتار خسرو بخیره بماند
“When Rostam read the Shah's letter, he was left spellbound by Khosrow's eloquent words.”
#87
ز بس آفرین جهاندار شاه
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بد آن نامه بر پهلوان سپاه
“So abundant were the praises of the World-Possessing Shah inscribed upon that letter for the commander of the host.”
#88
بگیو آنگهی گفت بشناختم
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بفرمان او راه را ساختم
“He then spoke to Gev, 'I have understood his desire, and at his command I prepare my way.'”
#89
بدانستم این رنج و کردار تو
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کشیدن بهر کار تیمار تو
“'I have recognized your hardship and devotion, and how you bear sorrow in every endeavor.'”
#90
چه مایه ترا نزد من دستگاه
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بهر کینه‌گاه اندرون کینه خواه
“'How great is your standing in my eyes—a seeker of vengeance in every field of strife!'”
#91
چه کین سیاوش چه مازندران
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کمر بسته بر پیش جنگاوران
“'Whether avenging Siyavash or battling in Mazandaran, girt for war ahead of all warriors.'”
#92
برین آمدن رنج برداشتی
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چنین راه دشوار بگذاشتی
“'You endured great toil in coming here, traversing such an arduous road.'”
#93
بدیدار تو سخت شادان شدم
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ولیکن ز بیژن غریوان شدم
“'I am deeply joyful at the sight of you, yet my heart groans in anguish for Bijan.'”
#94
نبایستمی کاین چنین سوگوار
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ترا دیدمی خستهٔ روزگار
“'I would not have wished to see you thus mournful, afflicted by fate.'”
#95
من از بهر این نامهٔ شاه را
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بفرمان بسر بسپرم راه را
“'For the sake of the Shah's letter, at his command I shall traverse the road with all my heart.'”
#96
ز بهر ترا خود جگر خسته‌ام
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بدین کار بیژن کمر بسته‌ام
“'For your sake my heart is wounded, and I have girt my loins for this task of saving Bijan.'”
#97
بکوشم بدین کار گر جان من
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ز تن بگسلد پاک یزدان من
“'I shall strive in this quest even if my pure Lord should sever my soul from my body.'”
#98
من از بهر بیژن ندارم برنج
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فدا کردن جان و مردان و گنج
“'For Bijan's sake, I hesitate not to sacrifice life, valiant men, and treasure.'”
#99
بنیروی یزدان ببندم کمر
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ببخت شهنشاه پیروزگر
“'By the power of God and the fortune of the victorious Shahanshah, I girt my loins.'”
#100
بیارمش زان بند تاریک چاه
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نشانمش با شاه در پیشگاه
“'I shall bring him forth from that dark pit of bondage, and seat him beside the King in the royal court.'”
#101
سه روز اندرین خان من شاد باش
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ز رنج و ز اندیشه آزاد باش
“'Feast happily in my house for three days; be free from sorrow and anxious care.'”
#102
که این خانه زان خانه بخشیده نیست
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مرا با تو گنج و تن و جان یکیست
“'For this house is no different from yours; my treasure, body, and soul are one with yours.'”
#103
چهارم سوی شهر ایران شویم
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بنزدیک شاه دلیران شویم
“'On the fourth day, we shall set forth to Iran, heading to the King of the brave.'”
#104
چو رستم چنین گفت بر جست گیو
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ببوسید دست و سر و پای نیو
“When Rostam spoke thus, Gev leaped up and kissed the hero's hand, head, and feet.”
#105
برو آفرین کرد کای نامور
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بمردی و نیروی و بخت و هنر
“He showered praises upon him, saying, 'O renowned warrior, supreme in manhood, strength, fortune, and skill!'”
#106
بماناد بر تو چنین جاودان
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تن پیل و هوش و دل موبدان
“'May you possess forever the body of an elephant and the wisdom and heart of the sages!'”
#107
ز هر نیکی بهره‌ور بادیا
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چنین کز دلم زنگ بزدادیا
“'May you partake of every blessing, even as you have cleansed the rust of grief from my heart!'”
#108
چو رستم دل گیو پدرام دید
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ازان پس بنیکی سرانجام دید
“When Rostam saw Gev's heart made glad, he foresaw a fortunate outcome to their quest.”
#109
بسالار خوان گفت پیش آر خوان
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بزرگان و فرزانگان را بخوان
“He bade the steward, 'Set out the banquet board, and summon the nobles and the wise.'”
#110
زواره فرامرز و دستان و گیو
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نشستند بر خوان سالار نیو
“Zavareh, Faramarz, Dastan, and Gev sat at the table of the valiant chieftain.”
#111
بخوردند خوان و بپرداختند
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نشستنگه رود و می ساختند
“They partook of the feast and cleared the table, then prepared a hall for music and wine.”
#112
نوازندهٔ رود با میگسار
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بیامد بایوان گوهر نگار
“The musician and the cupbearer arrived at the jewel-studded hall.”
#113
همه دست لعل از می لعل فام
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غریونده چنگ و خروشنده جام
“Every hand was stained ruby-red with wine, while the harp resounded and cups clinked loud.”
#114
بروز چهارم گرفتند ساز
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چو آمدش هنگام رفتن فراز
“On the fourth day, as the hour of departure drew near, they made ready their gear.”
#115
بفرمود رستم که بندید بار
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سوی شاه ایران بسیچید کار
“Rostam gave command, 'Pack the baggage, and make all preparations to ride toward the Shah of Iran!'”
#116
سواران گردنکش از کشورش
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همه راه را ساخته بر درش
“The proud and mighty horsemen of his realm made ready for the journey, waiting at his courtly door.”
#117
بیامد به رَخش اندر آورد پای
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کمر بست و پوشید رومی قبای
“He came forth, set his foot into Rakhsh's stirrup, girded his waist, and put on his Byzantine robe.”
#118
بزین اندر افگند گرز نیا
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پر از جنگ سر دل پر از کیمیا
“He hung from his saddle the mace of his forefathers, his head full of battle and his heart filled with cunning resource.”
#119
بگردون برافراخته گوش رخش
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ز خورشید برتر سر تاج‌بخش
“Rakhsh raised his ears toward the celestial spheres, and the Crown-Bestower's head reached higher than the sun.”
#120
خود و گیو با زابلی صد سوار
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ز لشکر گزید از در کارزار
“Accompanied by Giv and a hundred Zabul warriors—the finest chosen from his host for battle.”
#121
که نابردنی بود برگاشتند
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بزال و فرامرز بگذاشتند
“What supplies could not be carried they turned back, entrusting all to Zal and Faramarz.”
#122
سوی شهر ایران نهادند روی
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همه راه پویان و دل کینه‌جوی
“They turned their faces toward the land of Iran, riding swiftly along the road, hearts bent on vengeance.”
#123
چو رستم بنزدیک ایران رسید
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بنزدیک شهر دلیران رسید
“When Rostam drew near to the border of Iran, approaching the city of the valiant brave...”
#124
یکی باد نوشین درود سپهر
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برستم رسانید شادان بمهر
“A sweet-scented breeze conveyed heaven's greetings unto Rostam, joyful and full of affection.”
#125
بر رستم آمد همانگاه گیو
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کز ایدر نباید شدن پیش نیو
“At that moment Giv came before Rostam and said, 'It is not fitting that we advance further without heralds.'”
#126
شوم گفت و آگه کنم شاه را
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که پیمود رخش تهم راه را
“'I shall go,' he said, 'and inform the King that mighty Rakhsh has traversed the long road.'”
#127
چو رفت از بر رستم پهلوان
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بیامد بدرگاه شاه جوان
“Leaving the hero Rostam behind, he arrived swiftly at the court of the young King.”
#128
چو نزدیک کیخسرو آمد فراز
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ستودش فراوان و بردش نماز
“As he came before Kay Khosrow, he praised him abundantly and offered obeisance.”
#129
پس از گیو گودرز پرسید شاه
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که رستم کجا ماند چون بود راه
“Then the King asked Giv son of Gudarz: 'Where has Rostam stayed, and how was the journey?'”
#130
بدو گفت گیو ای شه نامدار
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برآید ببخت تو هرگونه کار
“Giv replied to him: 'O renowned King! By your good fortune every task comes to pass smoothly.'”
#131
نتابید رستم ز فرمان تو
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دلش بسته دیدم بپیمان تو
“'Rostam turned not from your command; I found his heart firmly bound to his covenant with you.'”
#132
چو آن نامهٔ شاه دادم بدوی
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بمالید بر نامه بر چشم و روی
“'When I delivered the royal letter to him, he pressed it against his eyes and face in reverence.'”
#133
عنان با عنان من اندر ببست
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چنانچون بود گرد خسروپرست
“'He rode rein-to-rein alongside me, just as a warrior devoted to his monarch should.'”
#134
برفتم من از پیش تا با تو شاه
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بگویم که آمد تهمتن ز راه
“'I rode ahead only to inform you, O King, that Tahamtan has arrived from his journey.'”
#135
بگیو آنگهی گفت رستم کجاست
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که پشت بزرگی و تخم وفاست
“The King then said to Giv, 'Where is Rostam, the backbone of greatness and the seed of loyalty?'”
#136
گرامیش کردن سزاوار هست
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که نیکی نمایست و خسروپرست
“'He deserves the highest honor, for he brings forth goodness and is ever devoted to the Crown.'”
#137
بفرمود خسرو بفرزانگان
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بمهتر نژادان و مردانگان
“Khosrow issued a command to the sages, the noble-born chieftains, and the brave warriors...”
#138
پذیره شدن پیش او با سپاه
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که آمد بفرمان خسرو براه
“...To go forth with an army to welcome him, who had taken to the road at Khosrow's command.”
#139
بگفتند گودرز کشواد را
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شه نوذران طوس و فرهاد را
“They gave word to Gudarz son of Kashvad, to Tus king of the Novdars, and to Farhad.”
#140
دو بهره ز گردان گردنکشان
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چه از گرزداران مردمکشان
“Two-thirds of the proud champions, together with the mace-bearing, fierce warriors...”
#141
بر آیین کاوس برخاستند
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پذیره شدن را بیاراستند
“They rose according to the ancient customs of Kay Kavus, and arrayed themselves for the grand reception.”
#142
جهان شد ز گرد سواران بنفش
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درخشان سنان و درفشان درفش
“The world turned violet with the dust of horsemen; spearheads gleamed and banners fluttered bright.”
#143
چو نزدیک رستم فراز آمدند
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پیاده برسم نماز آمدند
“As they drew near to Rostam, they dismounted to pay homage in sacred reverence.”
#144
ز اسب اندر آمد جهان پهلوان
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کجا پهلوانان بپیشش نوان
“The World-Champion dismounted from his steed, before whom the grand chieftains bowed down.”
#145
بپرسید مر هریکی را ز شاه
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ز گردنده خورشید و تابنده ماه
“He inquired of each of them about the King, and concerning the turning sun and glowing moon.”
#146
نشستند گردان و رستم بر اسب
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بکردار رخشنده آذرگشسب
“Then the heroes and Rostam remounted their horses, flashing like the radiant fire of Azargashasp.”