#1
چو آگاهی آمد بشاه دلیر
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که از بیشه پیروز برگشت شیر
“When tidings came unto the valiant King that the victorious lion had returned from the thicket,”
#2
چو بیژن شد از بند و زندان رها
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ز بند بداندیش نراژدها
“That Bizhan was delivered from chains and prison, free from the bonds of the malevolent dragon,”
#3
سپاهی ز توران بهم برشکست
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همه لشکر دشمنان کرد پست
“That he had shattered the army of Turan and laid low all the host of adversaries,”
#4
بشادی به پیش جهان‌آفرین
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بمالید روی و کله بر زمین
“In joyous thanks before the Creator of the world, he pressed his face and crown unto the earth.”
#5
چو گودرز و گیو آگهی یافتند
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سوی شاه پیروز بشتافتند
“When Goudarz and Giv received these glad tidings, they hastened towards the victorious King.”
#6
برآمد خروش و بیامد سپاه
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تبیره‌زنان برگرفتند راه
“A clamor arose as the army assembled; drum-beaters set out upon the way.”
#7
دمنده دمان گاودم بر درش
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برآمد خروشیدن از لشکرش
“The roaring cow-horn trumpets sounded at his gate, and mighty shouts rose from his troops.”
#8
سیه کرده میدانش اسبان بسم
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همه شهر آوای رویینه‌خم
“The hooves of horses blackened the field, and the sound of brass drums filled the entire city.”
#9
بیک دست بربسته شیر و پلنگ
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بزنجیر دیگر سواران جنگ
“With one hand bound lions and leopards, and with chains on the other held captive warrior knights.”
#10
گرازان سواران دمان و دنان
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بدندان زمین ژنده پیلان کنان
“Proud warriors advanced roaring and snorting, while huge war-elephants tore the earth with their tusks.”
#11
بپیش سپاه اندرون بوق و کوس
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درفش از پس پشت گودرز و طوس
“Before the vanguard sounded horns and kettledrums, while behind marched the royal banners of Goudarz and Tus.”
#12
پذیره شدن پیش پهلو سپاه
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بدین گونه فرمود بیدار شاه
“Thus commanded the vigilant King, that they go forth to welcome the champion host.”
#13
برفتند لشکر گروها گروه
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زمین شد ز گردان بکردار کوه
“Troop after troop of soldiers marched forth; the earth grew heavy with heroes like a massive mountain.”
#14
چو آمد پدیدار از انبوه نیو
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پیاده شد از باره گودرز و گیو
“When the brave champion appeared amidst the throngs, Goudarz and Giv dismounted from their steeds.”
#15
ز اسب اندرآمد جهان پهلوان
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بپرسیدش از رنج‌دیده گوان
“The World-Champion stepped down from his horse and inquired after the suffering heroes.”
#16
برو آفرین کرد گودرز و گیو
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که ای نامبردار و سالار نیو
“Goudarz and Giv praised him, saying: 'O renowned chieftain and valorous commander!”
#17
دلیر از تو گردد بهر جای شیر
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سپهر از تو هرگز مگرداد سیر
“Through thee the lion grows bold in every realm; may the heavens never tire of thy deeds!”
#18
ترا جاودان باد یزدان پناه
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بکام تو گرداد خورشید و ماه
“May God be thy refuge forever, and may sun and moon move according to thy desire!”
#19
همه بنده کردی تو این دوده را
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زتو یافتم پور گم‌بوده را
“Thou hast made our entire lineage thy servants, for through thee I have recovered my lost son.”
#20
ز درد و غمان رستگان تویم
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بایران کمربستگان تویم
“We are saved from grief and sorrow by thee, and we stand ever ready in service to Iran.'”
#21
بر اسبان نشستند یکسر مهان
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گرازان بنزدیک شاه جهان
“All the nobles mounted their horses once more, riding proudly toward the King of the World.”
#22
چو نزدیک شهر جهاندار شاه
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فرازآمد آن گرد لشکرپناه
“As that brave, army-protecting hero drew near the city of the Lord King,”
#23
پذیره شدش نامدار جهان
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نگهدار ایران و شاه مهان
“The famed monarch of the world, guardian of Iran and King of nobles, came forth to meet him.”
#24
چو رستم بفر جهاندار شاه
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نگه کرد کآمد پذیره براه
“When Rostam saw, by the King's royal fortune, that the monarch had come out onto the road,”
#25
پیاده شد و برد پیشش نماز
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غمی گشته از رنج و راه دراز
“He dismounted and bowed down in reverence, weary from the hardship and long journey.”
#26
جهاندار خسرو گرفتش ببر
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که ای دست مردی و جان هنر
“King Kay Khosrow clasped him to his breast, saying: 'O hand of valor and soul of virtue!'”
#27
تهمتن سبک دست بیژن گرفت
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چنانکش ز شاه و پدر بپذرفت
“Tahamtan swiftly took Bizhan by the hand, as he had promised the King and his father,”
#28
بیاورد و بسپرد و بر پای خاست
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چنان پشت خمیده را کرد راست
“He brought him forward and delivered him, straightening the bent back of Giv.”
#29
ازان پس اسیران توران هزار
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بیاورد بسته بر شهریار
“Thereafter he brought a thousand captive Turanians, bound before the King.”
#30
برو آفرین کرد خسرو بمهر
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که جاوید بادا بکامت سپهر
“Kay Khosrow blessed him with loving warmth, saying: 'May heaven ever turn according to thy desire!”
#31
خنک زال کش بگذرد روزگار
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بماند بگیتی ترا یادگار
“Blessed is Zal whose days pass with honor, leaving such a worthy memorial in the world as thee!”
#32
خجسته بر و بوم زابل که شیر
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همی پروراند گوان و دلیر
“Blessed is the soil and realm of Zabul, which ever fosters lions, heroes, and champions!”
#33
خنک شهر ایران و فرخ گوان
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که دارند چون تو یکی پهلوان
“Blessed is the realm of Iran and its noble warriors, to possess a knight such as thee!”
#34
وزین هر سه برتر سر و بخت من
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که چون تو پرستد همی تخت من
“And higher than all three is my head and fortune, that one like thee serves my royal throne!”
#35
به خورشید ماند همی کار تو
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بگیتی پراگنده کردار تو
“Thy deeds resemble the radiant sun, scattered across the entire world!'”
#36
بگیو آنگهی گفت شاه جهان
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که نیکست با کردگارت نهان
“Then the King of the World said unto Giv: 'Thy inner heart is right with thy Creator,”
#37
که بر دست رستم جهان‌آفرین
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بتو داد پیروز پور گزین
“For by the hand of Rostam, the Creator of the world hath restored thy victorious son to thee.'”
#38
گرفت آفرین گیو بر شهریار
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که شادان بدی تا بود روزگار
“Giv offered blessings unto the King, saying: 'Mayest thou be joyful as long as time endures!”
#39
سر رستمت جاودان سبز باد
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دل زال فرخ بدو باد شاد
“May Rostam's head remain forever green, and may the heart of blessed Zal be glad through him!'”
#40
بفرمود خسرو که بنهید خوان
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بزرگان برترمنش را بخوان
“Kay Khosrow commanded a grand banquet table to be spread, inviting the high-minded nobles.”
#41
چو از خوان سالار برخاستند
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نشستنگه می بیاراستند
“When they arose from the King's banquet, they prepared the feast of wine.”
#42
فروزندهٔ مجلس و میگسار
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نوازندهٔ چنگ با پیشکار
“The hall was illuminated with cupbearers, harp-players, and attendants in service.”
#43
همه بر سران افسران گران
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بزر اندرون پیکر از گوهران
“All wore heavy crowns upon their heads, studded with golden figures and radiant gems.”
#44
همه رخ چو دیبای رومی برنگ
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خروشان ز چنگ و پریزاده چنگ
“Their faces were fair as Greek silk, while fairy-born maidens struck melodies upon the harps.”
#45
طبقهای سیمین پر از مشک ناب
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بپیش اندرون آبگیری گلاب
“Silver platters were laden with pure musk, and vessels filled with rosewater were set before them.”
#46
همی تافت ازفر شاهنشهی
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چو ماه دو هفته ز سرو سهی
“Splendor shone from the royal majesty, like the full moon atop a graceful cypress tree.”
#47
همه پهلوانان خسروپرست
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برفتند زایوان سالار مست
“All the heroes devoted to the King departed from the ruler's hall, joyful and intoxicated.”
#48
بشبگیر چون رستم آمد بدر
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گشاده‌دل و تنگ بسته کمر
“At dawn, when Rostam came to the royal court, glad at heart and firmly girded for travel,”
#49
بدستوری بازگشتن بجای
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همی زد هشیوار با شاه رای
“He prudently sought the King's leave to take his counsel and return to his own land.”
#50
یکی دست جامه بفرمود شاه
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گهر بافته با قبا و کلاه
“The King commanded a suit of royal raiment, woven with gems, along with a cloak and crown.”
#51
یکی جام پر گوهر شاهوار
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صد اسب و صد اشتر بزین و ببار
“A goblet filled with royal gems, a hundred horses saddled, and a hundred camels laden with treasure,”
#52
دو پنجه پری‌روی بسته کمر
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دو پنجه پرستار با طوق زر
“Twice fifty fairy-faced maidens girded for service, and twice fifty attendants wearing golden collars,”
#53
همه پیش شاه جهان کدخدای
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بیاورد و کردند یک سر بپای
“The steward brought before the monarch of the world, and all stood in respectful line.”
#54
همه رستم زابلی را سپرد
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زمین را ببوسید و برخاست گرد
“He bestowed them all upon Rostam of Zabol, who kissed the ground and prepared to ride.”
#55
بسربر نهاد آن کلاه کیان
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ببست آن کیانی کمر برمیان
“He set the Kayanid crown upon his head and bound the Kayanid belt around his waist.”
#56
ابر شاه کرد آفرین و برفت
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ره سیستان را بسیچید تفت
“He praised the King, took his leave, and swiftly set out on the road to Sistan.”
#57
بزرگان که بودند با او بهم
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برزم و ببزم و بشادی و غم
“The nobles who had accompanied him through battle and feast, through sorrow and joy,”
#58
براندازه‌شان یک بیک هدیه داد
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از ایوان خسرو برفتند شاد
“Received gifts from him according to their rank, and left the King's hall with joyful hearts.”
#59
چو از کار کردن بپردخت شاه
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برامش بنشست بر پیشگاه
“When the King had finished all affairs of state, he sat in ease upon his throne.”
#60
بفرمود تا بیژن آمدش پیش
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سخن گفت زان رنج و تیمار خویش
“He summoned Bizhan into his presence, and the young hero recounted his suffering and sorrow.”
#61
ازان تنگ زندان و رنج زوار
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فراوان سخن گفت با شهریار
“He spoke at length to the King of that narrow dungeon and the torment of heavy chains.”
#62
وزان گردش روزگاران بد
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همه داستان پیش خسرو بزد
“And of the harsh turns of fate, he recounted the whole tale before Kay Khosrow.”
#63
بپیچید و بخشایش آورد سخت
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ز درد و غم دخت گم بوده بخت
“The King was deeply moved with pity for the grief and pain of the ill-fated princess Manizheh.”
#64
بفرمود صد جامه دیبای روم
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همه پیکرش گوهر و زر و بوم
“He ordered a hundred garments of Roman brocade, all woven with gold and studded with gems,”
#65
یکی تاج و ده بدره دینار نیز
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پرستنده و فرش و هرگونه چیز
“Along with a crown, ten bags of gold dinars, servants, fine carpets, and all manner of treasures.”
#66
به بیژن بفرمود کاین خواسته
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ببر سوی ترک روان‌کاسته
“He commanded Bizhan, "Take wealth and gifts to that weary-hearted Turanian maiden."”
#67
برنجش مفرسا و سردش مگوی
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نگر تا چه آوردی او را بروی
“"Trouble her not, nor address her with cold words; remember all she endured for your sake."”
#68
تو با او جهان را بشادی گذار
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نگه کن بدین گردش روزگار
“"Pass your life with her in joy, and ponder well the revolutions of fate."”
#69
یکی را برآرد بچرخ بلند
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ز تیمار و دردش کند بی‌گزند
“"It raises one to the high heavens, freeing them from sorrow and all pain,"”
#70
وزانجاش گردان برد سوی خاک
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همه جای بیمست و تیمار و باک
“"And from that height casts them down to the dust—for all the world is full of fear and peril."”
#71
هم آن را که پرورده باشد بناز
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بیفگند خیره بچاه نیاز
“"Even one whom it has nurtured in luxury, it may suddenly plunge into the pit of misery."”
#72
یکی را ز چاه آورد سوی گاه
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نهد بر سرش بر ز گوهر کلاه
“"While another it lifts from a deep pit unto a throne, placing a gem-studded crown upon his head."”
#73
جهان را ز کردار بد شرم نیست
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کسی را برش آب و آزرم نیست
“"The world feels no shame for its evil deeds, nor has it reverence or compassion for anyone."”
#74
همیشه بهر نیک و بد دسترس
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ولیکن نجوید خود آزرم کس
“"It touches all with good and ill alike, yet shows respect to no one."”
#75
چنینست کار سرای سپنج
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گهی ناز و نوش و گهی درد و رنج
“"Such is the nature of this transient world: at times delight and ease, at times sorrow and hardship."”
#76
ز بهر درم تا نباشی بدرد
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بی‌آزار بهتر دل رادمرد
“"Suffer not your heart to ache for mere coin; the heart of a noble man is best kept free of harm."”
#77
بدین کار بیژن سخن ساختم
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بپیران و گودرز پرداختم
“Thus I have completed the story of Bizhan, and now turn my tale to Piran and Goudarz.”