#1
چو سالار نوبت بیامد بدر
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بشبگیر بستند گردان کمر
“When the commander of the watch came out at early dawn, the warriors girded their loins for the march.”
#2
همه نیزه داران جنگ آوران
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همه مرزبانان ناماوران
“All spear-bearing warriors of battle, all renowned border-guarding lords.”
#3
همه نیزه و تیر بار هیون
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همه جنگ را دست شسته بخون
“Their swift camels laden with spears and arrows, all seasoned warriors whose hands were washed in the blood of battle.”
#4
سپیده دمان گاه بانگ خروس
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ببستند بر کوههٔ پیل کوس
“At dawn, when the roosters crowed, they strapped the war-drums onto the backs of the elephants.”
#5
تهمتن بیامد چو سرو بلند
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بچنگ اندرون گرز و بر زین کمند
“Tahamtan came forth like a tall cypress, a mace in his grasp and a lasso at his saddle-bow.”
#6
سپاه از پس پشت و گردان ز پیش
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نهاده بکف بر همه جان خویش
“The army following behind and the champions riding ahead, all holding their very lives ready in their hands.”
#7
برفت از در شاه با لشکرش
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بسی آفرین خواند بر کشورش
“He departed from the King's court with his host, bestowing many blessings upon his homeland.”
#8
چو نزدیکی مرز توران رسید
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سران را ز لشکر همه برگزید
“When he drew near the borders of Turan, he selected the noble chieftains from his army.”
#9
بلشکر چنین گفت پس پهلوان
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که ایدر بباشید روشن روان
“Then the hero spoke thus to the army: 'Remain here with cheerful hearts and steadfast spirits.'”
#10
مجنبید از ایدر مگر جان من
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ز تن بگسلد پاک یزدان من
“'Do not stir from this spot unless my holy God severs my soul from my body.'”
#11
بسیچیده باشید مر جنگ را
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همه تیز کرده بخون چنگ را
“'Remain prepared for battle, all of you with claws sharpened for blood.'”
#12
سپه بر سر مرز ایران بماند
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خود و سرکشان سوی توران براند
“The army remained at the Iranian border, while he himself and his noble champions rode toward Turan.”
#13
همه جامه برسان بازارگان
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بپوشید و بگشاد بند از میان
“They all donned garments like those of merchants and unbuckled the war-belts from their waists.”
#14
گشادند گردان کمرهای سیم
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بپوشیدشان جامه های گلیم
“The champions unfastened their silver belts and clad themselves in coarse woolen robes.”
#15
سوی شهر توران نهادند روی
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یکی کاروانی پر از رنگ و بوی
“They set off toward the city of Turan, forming a caravan laden with rich colors and sweet scents.”
#16
گرانمایه هفت اسب با کاروان
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یکی رخش و دیگر نشست گوان
“Seven precious steeds accompanied the caravan—one being Rakhsh, and the others ridden by the heroes.”
#17
صد اشتر همه بار او گوهرا
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صد اشتر همه جامهٔ لشکرا
“A hundred camels were laden with jewels, and another hundred carried fine garments and fabrics.”
#18
ز بس‌های و هوی و درنگ درای
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بکردار تهمورثی کرنای
“From the loud shouting and the clanging of camel-bells, a roar arose like the war-trumpets of Tahmuras.”
#19
همی شهر بر شهر هودج کشید
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همی رفت تا شهر توران رسید
“Passing from city to city with covered litters, the caravan moved forward until it reached the city of Turan.”
#20
چو آمد بنزدیک شهر ختن
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نظاره بیامد برش مرد و زن
“As he approached the city of Khotan, men and women gathered around to gaze upon the spectacle.”
#21
همه پهلوانان توران بجای
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شده پیش پیران ویسه بپای
“All the chieftains of Turan stood in their ranks, assembled before Piran, son of Viseh.”
#22
چو پیران ویسه ز نخچیر گاه
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بیامد تهمتن بدیدش براه
“As Piran, son of Viseh, returned from the hunting ground, Tahamtan met him upon the road.”
#23
یکی جام زرین پر از گوهرا
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بدیبا بپوشید رستم سرا
“Rostam covered a golden goblet filled with gems with rich brocade from top to bottom.”
#24
ده اسب گرانمایه با زیورش
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بدیبا بیاراست اندر خورش
“Ten valuable steeds with rich trappings he adorned in silk brocade as gifts.”
#25
بفرمانبران داد و خود پیش رفت
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بدرگاه پیران خرامید تفت
“He handed them to his servants and stepped forward himself, proceeding swiftly toward Piran's court.”
#26
برو آفرین کرد کای نامور
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بایران و توران ببخت و هنر
“He praised him, saying, 'O renowned chief, famed in Iran and Turan for good fortune and virtue!'”
#27
چنان کرد رویش جهاندار ساز
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که پیران مر او را ندانست باز
“The Ruler of the world had so altered his appearance that Piran failed to recognize him.”
#28
بپرسید و گفت از کجایی بگوی
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چه مردی و چون آمدی پوی پوی
“Piran inquired and said, 'Tell me, whence come you? What manner of man are you, and why come you in such haste?'”
#29
بدو گفت رستم ترا کهترم
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بشهر تو کرد ایزد آبشخورم
“Rostam replied to him, 'I am your humble servant; God has appointed my sustenance in your city.'”
#30
ببازارگانی ز ایران بتور
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بپیمودم این راه دشوار و دور
“'In trade I have traveled from Iran to Turan, covering this long and arduous road.'”
#31
فروشنده‌ام هم خریدار نیز
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فروشم بخرم ز هر گونه چیز
“'I am both a seller and a buyer; I sell and purchase goods of every kind.'”
#32
بمهر تو دارم روان را نوید
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چنین چیره شد بر دلم بر امید
“'My soul finds comfort in your favor, and hope has thus taken mastery over my heart.'”
#33
اگر پهلوان گیردم زیر بر
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خرم چارپای و فروشم گهر
“'If the champion takes me under his protection, I shall buy livestock and sell jewels.'”
#34
هم از داد تو کس نیازاردم
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هم از ابر مهرت گهر باردم
“'Under your justice, none shall cause me harm, and from the cloud of your favor, riches shall rain upon me.'”
#35
پس آن جام پر گوهر شاهوار
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میان کیان کرد پیشش نثار
“Then, in the presence of the nobles, he presented before him that cup filled with kingly gems.”
#36
گرانمایه اسبان تازی‌نژاد
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که بر مویشان گرد نفشاند باد
“Noble steeds of pure Arabian breed, so swift that even the wind could scatter no dust upon their coats.”
#37
بسی آفرین کرد و آن خواسته
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بدو داد و شد کار آراسته
“He bestowed many blessings, offered those riches to him, and thus all matters were properly arranged.”
#38
چو پیران بدان گوهران بنگرید
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کزان جام رخشنده آمد پدید
“When Piran gazed upon those jewels that shone so brilliantly from within that radiant goblet,”
#39
برو آفرین کرد وبنواختش
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بران تخت پیروزه بنشاختش
“He praised him, treated him with great honor, and seated him beside himself upon the turquoise throne.”
#40
که رو شاد و ایمن بشهر اندرا
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کنون نزد خویشت بسازیم جا
“He said, "Go joyful and secure into the city, for we shall prepare a worthy place for you near ourselves.”
#41
کزین خواسته بر تو تیمار نیست
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کسی را بدین با تو پیکار نیست
“"Feel no anxiety for your goods and wealth, for no one shall quarrel or contend with you over them.”
#42
برو هرچ داری بهایی بیار
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خریدار کن هر سوی خواستار
“"Go and display whatever valuable goods you possess, and draw buyers from every direction to your wares.”
#43
فرود آی در خان فرزند من
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چنان باش با من که پیوند من
“"Reside in the home of my own son, and feel as close to me as my own kin."”
#44
بدو گفت رستم که ای پهلوان
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هم ایدر بباشیم با کاروان
“Rostam answered him, "O noble champion, it is better that we remain right here with our caravan,”
#45
که با ما ز هر گونه مردم بود
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نباید که زان گوهری گم بود
“"For all sorts of folk accompany us, and we must take care lest any precious gem be lost."”
#46
بدو گفت رو بآرزو گیر جای
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کنم رهنمایی بپیشت بپای
“Piran replied, "Go then and settle wherever you wish; I shall appoint a guide to attend to your needs."”
#47
یکی خانه بگزید و بر ساخت کار
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بکلبه درون رخت بنهاد و بار
“He selected a dwelling, arranged his affairs, and stored all his goods and baggage within the house.”
#48
خبر شد کز ایران یکی کاروان
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بیامد بر نامور پهلوان
“Word spread abroad that a great caravan from Iran had arrived before the renowned chieftain.”
#49
ز هر سو خریدار بنهاد گوش
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چو آگاهی آمد ز گوهر فروش
“From every side buyers grew attentive as soon as news arrived of the gemstone merchant.”
#50
خریدار دیبا و فرش و گهر
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بدرگاه پیران نهادند سر
“Buyers of silks, fine carpets, and jewels presented themselves at the court of Piran.”
#51
چو خورشید گیتی بیاراستی
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بدان کلبه بازار برخاستی
“As the morning sun illuminated the world, a bustling market arose around that humble dwelling.”