#1
فرستاده آمد به نزدیک شاه
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خردمند مردی ز توران سپاه
“An envoy arrived before the King, a wise and noble man from the Turanian host.”
#2
که ما شاه را بنده و چاکریم
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زمین جز به فرمان او نسپریم
“Saying, "We are the King's humble servants and slaves; we traverse not the earth save by his command."”
#3
کس از خواست یزدان نیابد رها
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اگر چه شود در دم اژدها
“"None can escape God's ordained decree, even if one enters the very jaws of a dragon."”
#4
جهاندار داند که ما خود کییم
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میان تنگ بسته ز بهر چییم
“"The Ruler of the World knows who we truly are, and for what purpose we have girded our loins."”
#5
نبدمان به کار سیاوش گناه
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ببرد اهرمن شاه را دل ز راه
“"We were guiltless in the tragedy of Siyavash; Ahriman lured the King's heart astray."”
#6
که توران ز ایران همه پر غم است
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زن و کودک خرد در ماتم است
“"For Turan, no less than Iran, is filled with sorrow, and women and young children are in mourning."”
#7
نه بر آرزو کینه خواه آمدیم
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ز بهر بر و بوم و گاه آمدیم
“"We came not seeking vengeance out of desire, but to defend our land, realm, and throne."”
#8
از این جنگ ما را بد آمد به سر
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پسر بی پدر شد پدر بی پسر
“"From this battle, only misfortune befell us; sons were left fatherless, and fathers lost their sons."”
#9
به جان گر دهد شاهمان زینهار
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ببندیم پیشش میان بنده‌وار
“"If the King grants us protection for our lives, we shall bind our waists like devoted servants before him."”
#10
بدین لشکر اندر بسی مهتر است
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کجا بندگی شاه را در خور است
“"In this army are many noble chiefs who are worthy to serve the King in true obedience."”
#11
گنهکار اوییم و او پادشاست
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از او هرچ آید به ما بر رواست
“"We are the offenders, and he is the Sovereign; whatever he decrees for us is just and right."”
#12
سران سر به سر نزد شاه آوریم
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بسی پوزش اندر گناه آوریم
“"We, all the leaders, will bring our heads before the King and offer countless apologies for our sin."”
#13
گر از ما به دلش اندرون کین بود
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بریدن سر دشمن آیین بود
“"If his heart still harbors vengeance against us, it is indeed the custom of kings to sever the enemy's head."”
#14
ور ایدونک بخشایش آرد رواست
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همان کرد باید که او را هواست
“"And if he chooses to bestow forgiveness, it is fitting; whatever he desires must be done."”
#15
چو بشنید گفتار ایشان به درد
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ببخشودشان شاه آزاد مرد
“When the noble King heard their painful plea, he magnanimously forgave them.”
#16
بفرمود تا پیش او آمدند
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بر آن آرزو چاره‌جو آمدند
“He commanded them to come into his presence, and they came seeking a remedy for their desperate hope.”
#17
همه بر نهادند سر بر زمین
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پر از خون دل و دیده پر آب کین
“They all bowed their heads to the earth, their hearts full of distress, their eyes weeping bitter tears.”
#18
سپهبد سوی آسمان کرد سر
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که ای دادگر داور چاره‌گر
“The Commander turned his face toward the heavens, praying, "O Just Sovereign, O Maker of remedies!"”
#19
همان لشکرست این که سر پر ز کین
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همی خاک جستند ز ایران زمین
“"This is that very army whose minds were full of hate, who sought the very dust of the land of Iran."”
#20
چنین کردشان ایزد دادگر
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نه رای و نه دانش نه پای و نه پر
“"The just Lord has rendered them thus: lacking judgment, wisdom, power, and flight."”
#21
بدو دست یازم که او یار بس
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ز گیتی نخواهیم فریادرس
“"I stretch my hands to Him, for He alone suffices as a helper; I seek no other succor in the world."”
#22
بدین داستان زد یکی نیک رای
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که از کین به زین اندر آورد پای
“A wise counsel was spoken concerning him who put his foot in the stirrup out of vengeance:”
#23
که این باره رخشنده تخت من است
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کنون کار بیدار بخت من است
“"This shining steed is my throne, and now my vigilant fortune is at work."”
#24
بدین کینه گر تخت و تاج آوریم
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و گر رسم تابوت ساج آوریم
“"Either through this revenge we shall win the throne and crown, or we shall yield to the funeral casket of teak."”
#25
وگرنه به چنگ پلنگ اندرم
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خور کرگسان است مغز سرم
“"Otherwise I am trapped in the clutches of the leopard, and my brain shall be food for vultures."”
#26
کنون بر شما گشت کردار بد
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شناسد هر آن کس که دارد خرد
“"Now your evil deeds have recoiled upon you; every man of wisdom recognizes this truth."”
#27
نیم من به خون شما شسته چنگ
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که گیرم چنین کار دشوار تنگ
“"I shall not stain my hands with your blood, nor will I make this difficult matter unnecessarily harsh upon you."”
#28
همه یکسره در پناه منید
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و گر چند بدخواه گاه منید
“"All of you are entirely under my protection, even though you were once enemies of my throne."”
#29
هر آن کس که خواهد نباشد رواست
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بدین گفته افزایش آمد نه کاست
“"Whoever wishes not to stay, it is permitted; to this word of mine, there is only addition, no subtraction."”
#30
هر آن کس که خواهد سوی شاه خویش
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گذارد نگیرم بر او راه پیش
“"Whosoever desires to return to his own king, let him pass; I shall not block his path ahead."”
#31
ز کمی و بیشی و از رنج و آز
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به نیروی یزدان شدم بی نیاز
“"From scarcity and abundance, and from sorrow and greed, I have become independent through God's power."”
#32
چو ترکان شنیدند گفتار شاه
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ز سر بر گرفتند یکسر کلاه
“When the Turanians heard the King's words, they all removed their helmets in homage.”
#33
به پیروزی شاه خستو شدند
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پلنگان جنگی چو آهو شدند
“They confessed the King's victory, and warrior leopards became gentle as gazelles.”
#34
بفرمود شاه جهان تا سلیح
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بیارند تیغ و سنان و رمیح
“The King of the World commanded that weapons be brought—swords, spearheads, and lances.”
#35
ز برگستوان و ز رومی کلاه
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یکی توده کردند نزدیک شاه
“From horse-armor and Roman helmets, they piled a great mound near the King.”
#36
به گرد اندرش سرخ و زرد و بنفش
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زدند آن سرافراز ترکان درفش
“All around him, those proud Turks planted their banners, gleaming in hues of red, yellow, and violet.”
#37
بخوردند سوگندهای گران
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که تا زنده‌ایم از کران تا کران
“They took mighty oaths, swearing that as long as life remained within them, across the entire world...”
#38
همه شاه را چاکر و بنده‌ایم
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همه دل به مهر وی آگنده‌ایم
“"...We are all the King's humble servants and slaves, and our hearts are filled with love for him alone."”
#39
چو این کرده بودند بیدار شاه
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ببخشید یکسر همه بر سپاه
“When they had thus pledged their loyalty, the vigilant King pardoned the whole army entirely.”
#40
ز همشان پس آنگه پراگنده کرد
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همه بومش از مردم آگنده کرد
“Thereupon he dispersed them throughout the realm, populating every corner of his lands with people.”