#1
چو نیمی ز تیره شب اندر گذشت
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سپهر از بر کوه ساکن بگشت
“When half of the dark night had passed, and the sphere above the mountain grew calm and still,”
#2
سپهدار ترکان بنه بر نهاد
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سپه را همه ترگ و جوشن بداد
“The commander of the Turks packed up his baggage and distributed helmets and armor to all his troops.”
#3
طلایه بفرمود تا ده هزار
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بود ترک برگستوان ور سوار
“He ordered the advance guard to consist of ten thousand armored Turcoman cavalry.”
#4
چنین گفت با لشکر افراسیاب
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که من چون گذر یابم از رود آب
“Thus spoke Afrasiab to his army: 'As soon as I find a crossing over the river,”
#5
دمادم شما از پسم بگذرید
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به جیحون و زورق زمان مشمرید
“'Follow me immediately after; waste no time by the Jayhun or in waiting for boats.'”
#6
شب تیره با لشکر افراسیاب
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گذر کرد از آموی و بگذاشت آب
“Through the dark night, Afrasiab crossed the Amuy River with his host and left the waters behind.”
#7
همه روی کشور به بی راه و راه
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سراپرده و خیمه بد بی سپاه
“Across the entire realm, off the path and on, pavilion and tent stood empty of troops.”
#8
سپیده چو از باختر بردمید
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طلایه سپه را به هامون ندید
“When dawn broke from the horizon, the vanguard saw no enemy army remaining upon the plain.”
#9
بیامد به مژده بر شهریار
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که پردخته شد شاه ز این کارزار
“A scout arrived with glad tidings to the King, reporting that the enemy monarch had abandoned the battlefield.”
#10
همه دشت خیمه‌ست و پرده‌سرای
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ز دشمن سواری نبینم به جای
“'The entire plain is filled with tents and pavilions, yet I see not a single enemy horseman in his place.'”
#11
چو بشنید خسرو دوان شد به خاک
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نیایش کنان پیش یزدان پاک
“When Khosrow heard this, he hastened prostrate to the earth, offering praise before the holy Creator.”
#12
همی گفت کای روشن کردگار
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جهاندار و بیدار و پروردگار
“He prayed, 'O luminous Maker, Master of the world, all-seeing and Sustainer,”
#13
تو دادی مرا فر و دیهیم و زور
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تو کردی دل و چشم بدخواه کور
“'Thou hast granted me divine glory, crown, and might; Thou hast blinded the heart and eyes of my foe.'”
#14
ز گیتی ستمکاره را دور کن
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ز بیمش همه ساله رنجور کن
“'Banish the oppressor from the earth, and leave him forever stricken with fear!'”
#15
چو خورشید زرین سپر برگرفت
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شب آن شعر پیروزه بر سر گرفت
“As the sun took up its golden shield, night cast its turquoise veil over its head.”
#16
جهاندار بنشست بر تخت عاج
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به سر بر نهاد آن دل افروز تاج
“The ruler of the world sat upon the ivory throne and placed that heart-gladdening crown upon his head.”
#17
نیایش کنان پیش او شد سپاه
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که جاوید باد این سزاوار گاه
“The army came before him in prayer and praise, chanting: 'Eternal be this worthy throne!'”
#18
شد این لشکر از خواسته بی‌نیاز
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که از لشکر شاه چین ماند باز
“The army became enriched beyond measure by the spoils left behind by the King of China's forces.”
#19
همی گفت هر کس که اینت فسوس
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که او رفت با لشکر و بوق و کوس
“Everyone marveled, saying: 'What a wonder that he fled despite his vast army, trumpets, and war drums!'”
#20
شب تیره از دست پرمایگان
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بشد نامداری چنین رایگان
“'In the dark of night, such a famous monarch slipped away so easily from the hands of the valiant.'”
#21
بدیشان چنین گفت بیدار شاه
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که ای نامداران ایران سپاه
“The vigilant King spoke thus to them: 'O noble champions of the Iranian host,”
#22
چو دشمن بود شاه را کشته به
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گر آواره از جنگ برگشته به
“'When an enemy is a king, it is better if he is slain, or at least driven away ruined from the fight.'”
#23
چو پیروزگر دادمان فرهی
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بزرگی و دیهیم شاهنشهی
“'Since the Victorious One granted us divine grace, sovereignty, and the imperial crown,”
#24
ز گیتی ستایش مر او را کنید
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شب آید نیایش مر او را کنید
“'Offer Him praise throughout the world, and offer Him your prayers when night falls;”
#25
که آن را که خواهد کند شوربخت
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یکی بی هنر برنشاند به تخت
“'For Whom He wills, He turns wretched, and one lacking merit He seats upon the throne.'”
#26
از این کوشش و پرسشت رای نیست
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که با داد او بنده را پای نیست
“'There is no place for questioning His decree, for no servant can contend against His justice.'”
#27
بباشم بدین رزمگه پنج روز
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ششم روز هرمزد گیتی فروز
“'I shall remain in this battlefield for five days; on the sixth day, the day of world-illuminating Hormozd,”
#28
برآید برانیم ز ایدر سپاه
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که او کین فزایست و ما کینه خواه
“'When dawn arrives, we shall march our army from here, for he increases malice and we seek revenge.'”
#29
بدین پنج روز اندر این رزمگاه
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همی کشته جستند ز ایران سپاه
“Throughout those five days upon the battlefield, the Iranian army searched for their fallen slain.”
#30
بشستند ایرانیان را ز گرد
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سزاوار هر یک یکی دخمه کرد
“They washed the battle-dust from the fallen Iranians, and erected a fitting tomb for every hero.”