#1
وز آن سوی گنگ اندر افراسیاب
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به رخشنده روز و به هنگام خواب
“And on the other side of Gang, Afrasiab spent bright days and hours of sleep in deep anxiety.”
#2
همی گفت با هرکه بد کاردان
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بزرگان بیدار و بسیاردان
“He spoke with every experienced counselor, the vigilant and knowledgeable elders of his realm,”
#3
که اکنون که دشمن به بالین رسید
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به گنگ اندرون چون توان آرمید
“Saying, 'Now that the enemy has reached our pillow, how can we rest inside Gang?'”
#4
همه برگشادند گویا زبان
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که اکنون که نزدیک شد بد گمان
“They all unlocked their eloquent tongues, saying, 'Now that ill fortune has drawn near,”
#5
جز از جنگ چیزی نبینیم راه
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زبونی نه خوبست چندین سپاه
“We see no path before us except war; weakness does not befit such a vast host.'”
#6
بگفتند وز پیش برخاستند
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همه شب همی لشکر آراستند
“They spoke thus and arose from his presence; all night long they arrayed the army.”
#7
سپیده دمان گاه بانگ خروس
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ز درگاه برخاست آوای کوس
“At dawn, when the cock crowed, the thunder of war drums echoed from the royal court.”
#8
سپاهی به هامون بیامد ز گنگ
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که بر مور و بر پشه شد راه تنگ
“An army marched out from Gang onto the plain, so dense that the path became tight for ant and gnat.”
#9
چو آمد به نزدیک گلزریون
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زمین شد به سان که بیستون
“When it drew near Golzariyun, the earth became as massive as Mount Bisotun.”
#10
همی لشکر آمد سه روز و سه شب
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جهان شد پرآشوب جنگ و جلب
“For three days and three nights the soldiers poured forth; the world filled with turmoil and the din of war.”
#11
کشیدند بر هفت فرسنگ نخ
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فزون گشت مردم ز مور و ملخ
“They stretched their line across seven leagues, their numbers exceeding locusts and ants.”
#12
چهارم سپه برکشیدند صف
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ز دریا برآمد به خورشید تف
“On the fourth day the troops drew up their battle lines; heat rose like vapor from the sea to the sun.”
#13
به قلب اندر افراسیاب و ردان
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سواران گردنکش و بخردان
“At the center stood Afrasiab and his noble lords, proud horsemen and wise chieftains.”
#14
سوی میمنه جهن افراسیاب
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همی نیزه بگذاشت از آفتاب
“Upon the right wing was Jahan son of Afrasiab, whose spears surpassed the rays of the sun.”
#15
وز این روی کیخسرو از قلبگاه
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همی داشت چون کوه پشت سپاه
“And on the other side, Kay Khosrow held the center, supporting his army like a firm mountain.”
#16
چو گودرز و چون طوس نوذر نژاد
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منوشان خوزان پیروز و داد
“Like Goudarz and Tus of the race of Nowzar, Manushan and Khozan of victorious and just intent,”
#17
چو گرگین میلاد و رهام شیر
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هجیر و چو شیدوش گرد دلیر
“Like Gurgin son of Milad and the lion-hearted Rohham, Hajir and brave Shidush,”
#18
فریبرز کاووس بر میمنه
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سپاهی همه یک‌دل و یک تنه
“Fariburz son of Kay Kavus commanded the right wing, a force united in heart and body.”
#19
منوچهر بر میسره جای داشت
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که با جنگ هر جنگیی پای داشت
“Manuchehr held the left wing, ready to withstand any warrior in combat.”
#20
به پشت سپه گیو گودرز بود
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که پشت و نگهبان هر مرز بود
“Behind the army stood Giv son of Goudarz, who was the shield and guardian of every border.”
#21
زمین کان آهن شد از میخ نعل
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همه آب دریا شد از خون لعل
“The ground became an iron mine from the horses' horseshoe nails, and sea waters turned ruby with blood.”
#22
به سر بر ز گرد سیاه ابر بست
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تبیره دل سنگ خارا بخست
“Dark clouds of dust formed above, and the roar of kettledrums pierced the hard flint heart of rocks.”
#23
زمین گشت چون چادر آبنوس
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ستاره غمی شد ز آوای کوس
“The earth became like a sheet of ebony; even the stars grieved at the thundering war drums.”
#24
زمین گشت جنبان چو ابر سیاه
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تو گفتی همی بر نتابد سپاه
“The earth trembled like a dark storm cloud; you would say the plain could no longer sustain the hosts.”
#25
همه دشت مغز و سر و پای بود
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همانا مگر بر زمین جای بود
“The entire plain was littered with brains, heads, and feet; hardly a bare spot remained upon the earth.”
#26
همی نعل اسبان سر کشته خست
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همه دشت بی‌تن سر و پای و دست
“The horses' shoes tore into the heads of the slain; the plain was covered in headless bodies, arms, and feet.”
#27
خردمند مردم به یکسو شدند
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دو لشکر بر این کار خستو شدند
“Wise men stood aside in fear, and both armies grew weary and despairing of this slaughter,”
#28
که گر یک زمان نیز لشکر چنین
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بماند بر این دشت با درد و کین
“Knowing that if the armies remained on this field in pain and vengeance for another moment,”
#29
نماند یکی ز این سواران به جای
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همانا سپهر اندر آید ز پای
“Not a single horseman would survive, and the very heavens would collapse.”
#30
ز بس چاک چاک تبرزین و خود
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روانها همی داد تن را درود
“From the ceaseless crashing of battle-axes and helmets, souls bade farewell to their bodies.”
#31
چو کیخسرو آن پیچش جنگ دید
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جهان بر دل خویشتن تنگ دید
“When Kay Khosrow saw the agonizing crisis of battle, the wide world turned dark and narrow to his heart.”
#32
بیامد به یکسو ز پشت سپاه
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به پیش خداوند شد دادخواه
“He moved to one side behind the army, turning in supplication to the Almighty Lord,”
#33
که ای برتر از دانش پارسا
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جهاندار و بر هر کسی پادشا
“Crying, 'O Thou who art beyond the knowledge of the devout, Lord of the world and Ruler over all!”
#34
اگر نیستم من ستم یافته
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چو آهن به کوره درون تافته
“If I am not the aggrieved party, glowing like iron inside a forge,”
#35
نخواهم که پیروز باشم به جنگ
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نه بر دادگر بر کنم جای تنگ
“I seek no victory in battle, nor do I wish to constrain the world against the Righteous One.'”
#36
بگفت این و بر خاک مالید روی
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جهان پر شد از نالهٔ زار اوی
“He spoke thus and rubbed his face in the dust; the world filled with his bitter lamentations.”
#37
همانگه برآمد یکی باد سخت
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که بشکست شاداب شاخ درخت
“At that very instant, a violent wind arose that broke the fresh branches of the trees.”
#38
همی خاک بر داشت از رزمگاه
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بزد بر رخ شاه توران سپاه
“It swept up dust from the battlefield and hurled it straight into the faces of the Turanian army.”
#39
کسی کو سر از جنگ برتافتی
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چو افراسیاب آگهی یافتی
“Whoever turned his head away from battle, if Afrasiab learned of him,”
#40
بریدی به خنجر سرش را ز تن
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جز از خاک و ریگش نبودی کفن
“He severed his head from his neck with a dagger; his shroud was nothing but soil and sand.”
#41
چنین تا سپهر و زمین تار شد
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فراوان ز ترکان گرفتار شد
“Thus it continued until earth and sky grew dark, and countless Turks were taken captive.”
#42
بر آمد شب و چادر مشک رنگ
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بپوشید تا کس نیاید به جنگ
“Night arrived and spread its musk-colored veil, covering the realm so none could fight.”
#43
سپه باز چیدند شاهان ز دشت
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چو روی زمین ز آسمان تیره گشت
“The kings withdrew their armies from the plain when the face of the earth darkened like the sky.”
#44
همه دامن کوه تا پیش رود
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سپه بود با جوشن و درع و خود
“From the mountain skirts to the riverbank, troops stood clad in coats of mail, armor, and helmets.”
#45
برافروختند آتش از هر سوی
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طلایه بیامد ز هر پهلوی
“They lit fires on every side, and advance guards moved out from every direction.”
#46
همی جنگ را ساخت افراسیاب
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همی بود تا چشمهٔ آفتاب
“Afrasiab prepared his host for war, lingering until the radiant fountain of the sun should rise.”
#47
بر آید رخ کوه رخشان کند
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زمین چون نگین بدخشان کند
“To illuminate the face of the mountains and turn the earth glowing like a Badakhshan ruby.”
#48
جهان آفرین را دگر بود رای
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به هر کار با رای او نیست پای
“Yet the World-Creator had ordained otherwise; against His divine will no mortal plan can stand.”
#49
شب تیره چون روی زنگی سیاه
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کس آمد ز گستهم نوذر به شاه
“When the dark night grew as pitch-black as an African's face, a messenger arrived to the King from Gostaham, son of Nozhar.”
#50
که شاه جهان جاودان زنده باد
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که ما بازگشتیم پیروز و شاد
“Saying: 'May the King of the world live forever! For we have returned victorious and full of joy.”
#51
بدان نامداران افراسیاب
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رسیدیم ناگه به هنگام خواب
“We fell unexpectedly upon Afrasiab’s famed commanders while they lay fast asleep.”
#52
از ایشان سواری طلایه نبود
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کسی را ز اندیشه مایه نبود
“Not a single vanguard horseman stood guard; not one of them possessed foresight or vigil.'”
#53
چو بیدار گشتند ز ایشان سران
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کشیدیم شمشیر و گرز گران
“As their leaders awoke in panic, we drew heavy maces and sharp blades upon them.”
#54
چو شب روز شد جز قراخان نماند
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ز مردان ایشان فراوان نماند
“When night turned to dawn, none remained except Qarakhan; few indeed survived of their warriors.”
#55
همه دشت ز ایشان سرون و سر است
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زمین بستر و خاکشان چادر است
“The entire plain is strewn with their trunks and heads; the earth is their bed and dust their tent canopy.”
#56
به مژده ز رستم هم اندر زمان
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هیونی بیامد سپیده‌دمان
“At early dawn, a swift courier arrived bearing glad tidings from Rostam.”
#57
که ما در بیابان خبر یافتیم
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بدان آگهی تیز بشتافتیم
“Announcing: 'We received tidings while in the desert, and at that news we rode with furious haste.”
#58
شب و روز رستم یکی داشتی
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چو تنها شدی راه بگذاشتی
“Rostam made night and day into one continuous charge; whenever left alone, he pressed forward relentlessly.”
#59
بدیشان رسیدیم هنگام روز
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چو بر زد سر از چرخ گیتی فروز
“We reached them by daytime, just as the world-illuminating sun rose above the heavens.”
#60
تهمتن کمان را به زه برنهاد
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چو نزدیک شد ترگ بر سر نهاد
“The Elephant-bodied champion strung his bow, and as he drew near, placed the helmet upon his head.”
#61
نخستین که از کلک بگشاد شست
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قراخان ز پیکان رستم بخست
“With the very first arrow he released from his thumb-ring, Qarakhan was wounded by Rostam’s deadly point.”
#62
به توران زمین شد کنون کینه‌خواه
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همانا که آگاهی آمد به شاه
“He has now entered the realm of Turan seeking vengeance; surely news of this has reached the King.'”
#63
به شادی به لشکر بر آمد خروش
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سپهدار ترکان همی داشت گوش
“Shouts of joy echoed through the Iranian army, while the Turanian commander listened with growing dread.”
#64
هر آن کس که بودند خسروپرست
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به شادی و رامش گشادند دست
“All who were devoted to King Khosrow gave themselves up to rejoicing and celebration.”
#65
سواری بیامد هم اندر شتاب
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خروشان به نزدیک افراسیاب
“Suddenly a horseman came galloping in speed, shouting in alarm as he neared Afrasiab:”
#66
که از لشکر ما قراخان برست
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رسیدست نزدیک ما مرد شست
“'Qarakhan barely escaped from our broken host; a master archer of mighty grip has reached us!”
#67
سپاهی به توران نهادند روی
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کز ایشان شود ناپدید آب جوی
“An army has set forth toward Turan so vast that the stream waters will vanish beneath their tread!'”
#68
چنین گفت با رایزن شهریار
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که پیکار سخت اندر آمد به کار
“The sovereign turned to his advisor and said: 'A dire and terrible conflict has come upon us.”
#69
چو رستم بگیرد سر گاه ما
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به یکبارگی گم شود راه ما
“If Rostam seizes our royal seat, our path of escape will be lost entirely.”
#70
کنونش گمان آن که ما نشنویم
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چنین کار در جنگ کیخسرویم
“He assumes we know nothing of his advance, believing us consumed in our battle against Kay Khosrow.”
#71
چو آتش بر ایشان شبیخون کنیم
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ز خون روی کشور چو جیحون کنیم
“Like fire we shall fall upon them in a night raid, making the land's surface turn to a River Jayhun of blood!”
#72
چو کیخسرو آید ز لشکر دو بهر
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نبیند مگر بام و دیوار و شهر
“When Khosrow arrives with two-thirds of his host, he shall find nothing but empty roofs, walls, and cities!'”
#73
سراسر همه لشکر این دید رای
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همان مرد فرزانه و رهنمای
“The whole army assented to this counsel, as did the wise and guiding minister.”
#74
بنه هرچه بودش هم آنجا بماند
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چو آتش از آن دشت لشکر براند
“Leaving all baggage behind on the spot, Afrasiab drove his army off that plain like a swift flame.”
#75
همانگه طلایه بیامد ز دشت
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که گرد سپاه از هوا برگذشت
“At that instant, vanguards returned from the plain reporting that a cloud of army dust had risen sky-high.”
#76
همه دشت خرگاه و خیمه است و بس
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از ایشان به خیمه درون نیست کس
“'The whole plain is filled with pavilions and tents, yet not a single soul remains inside them!'”
#77
بدانست خسرو که سالار چین
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چرا رفت بیگاه زان دشت کین
“Khosrow understood why the ruler of China had departed so abruptly from that field of strife.”
#78
ز گستهم و رستم خبر یافتست
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بدان آگهی تیز بشتافتست
“He realized Afrasiab must have heard news of Gostaham and Rostam, and rushed away upon receiving those tidings.”
#79
نوندی برافگند هم در زمان
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فرستاد نزدیک رستم دمان
“Khosrow immediately dispatched a swift courier, sending him post-haste toward Rostam,”
#80
که برگشت ز این کینه افراسیاب
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همانا به جنگ تو دارد شتاب
“To warn him: 'Afrasiab has turned back from this conflict, and surely hastens to engage you in battle!'”
#81
سپه را بیارای و بیدار باش
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برو خویشتن زو نگهدار باش
“Array your troops and stay vigilant; go forth and guard yourself well against him.”
#82
نوند جهاندیده شایسته بود
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بدان راه بی‌راه بایسته بود
“The experienced courier was capable and fit for that difficult, trackless path.”
#83
همی رفت چون پیش رستم رسید
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گو شیردل را میان بسته دید
“He traveled until he reached Rostam, and found the lion-hearted hero fully girded for battle.”
#84
سپه گرزها بر نهاده به دوش
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یکایک نهاده به آواز گوش
“The army rested their maces upon their shoulders, listening intently to every command.”
#85
به رستم بگفت آنچه پیغام بود
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که فرجام پیغامش آرام بود
“He delivered the entire message to Rostam, a message whose ultimate end brought solace.”
#86
وز این روی کیخسرو کینه‌جوی
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نشسته به آرام بی‌گفت و گوی
“Meanwhile, the vengeance-seeking Keykhosrow sat in calm tranquility, free of speech or strife.”
#87
همی کرد بخشش همه بر سپاه
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سراپرده و خیمه و تاج و گاه
“He distributed gifts generously among his army, bestowing pavilions, tents, crowns, and thrones.”
#88
از ایرانیان کشتگان را بجست
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کفن کرد وز خون و گلشان بشست
“He sought out the fallen among the Iranians, shrouded them, and cleansed their bodies of blood and dirt.”
#89
به رسم مهان کشته را دخمه کرد
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چو برداشت زان خاک و خون نبرد
“After raising them from the dust and blood of battle, he entombed the slain in the noble custom of the great.”
#90
بنه بر نهاد و سپه بر نشاند
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دمان از پس شاه ترکان براند
“He loaded the baggage, mounted his hosts, and rode fiercely in pursuit of the Turanian king.”
#91
چو نزدیک شهر آمد افراسیاب
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بر آن بد که رستم شود سیرخواب
“As Afrasiab drew near his city, he hoped that Rostam would fall into a heavy slumber.”
#92
کنون من شبیخون کنم بر سرش
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برآریم گرد از سر لشکرش
“He thought: "Now I shall launch a night attack upon him and crush his army to dust."”
#93
به تاریکی اندر طلایه بدید
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به شهر اندر آواز ایشان شنید
“But in the darkness he spotted the advance vanguard, and heard their voices echoing within the city.”
#94
فروماند ز آن کار رستم شگفت
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همی راند و اندیشه اندر گرفت
“Afrasiab was astonished by Rostam's readiness; he rode on, plunged into deep anxiety.”
#95
همه کوفته لشکر و ریخته
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به شیرین روان اندر آویخته
“His troops were battered, scattered, and desperately clinging to their precious lives.”
#96
به پیش اندرون رستم تیزچنگ
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پس پشت شاه و سواران جنگ
“Ahead moved the fierce-clawed Rostam, while behind him rode the king and the warrior knights.”
#97
کسی را که نزدیک بد پیش خواند
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وز ایشان فراوان سخنها براند
“Afrasiab summoned those who were close to him, and held lengthy council with them.”
#98
بپرسید کاین را چه بینید روی
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چنین گفت با نامور چاره‌جوی
“He asked: "What remedy do you see for this situation?" And a renowned counselor replied to him:”
#99
که در گنگ دژ آن همه گنج شاه
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چه بایست اکنون همه رنج راه
“"With all the king's vast treasures inside Gang-Dezh, why endure all this agony of the road now?"”
#100
زمین هشت فرسنگ بالای اوی
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همانا که چارست پهنای اوی
“"That fortress towers eight leagues above the ground, and its width surely spans four leagues."”
#101
زن و کودک و گنج و چندان سپاه
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بزرگی و فرمان و تخت و کلاه
“"There lie wives, children, treasures, and a mighty host, along with grandeur, authority, throne, and crown."”
#102
بر آن بارهٔ دژ نپرد عقاب
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نبیند کسی آن بلندی به خواب
“"Even an eagle cannot fly over its ramparts; no one has ever dreamed of such immense height."”
#103
خورش هست و ایوان و گنج و سپاه
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ترا رنج بدخواه را تاج و گاه
“"Provisions, palaces, treasure, and troops are all there; for you it offers rest, while for the enemy, your crown and throne remain intact."”
#104
همان بوم کو را بهشت است نام
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همه جای شادی و آرام و کام
“"That very land is named Paradise (Behesht-e Gang), a place of utter joy, tranquility, and desire."”
#105
به هر گوشه‌ای چشمهٔ آبگیر
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به بالا و پهنای پرتاب تیر
“"In every corner lies a spring and reservoir, wide and long as the flight of an arrow."”
#106
همی موبد آورد از هند و روم
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بهشتی بر آورده آباد بوم
“"Priests and sages brought materials from India and Rome, fashioning a paradise upon a prosperous soil."”
#107
همانا کزان باره فرسنگ بیست
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ببینند آسان که بر دشت کیست
“"From those ramparts, one can easily see across twenty leagues to discern who moves upon the plain."”
#108
ترا ز این جهان بهره جنگست و بس
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به فرجام گیتی نماند به کس
“"Your share of this world has been nothing but battle; yet in the end, the world abides with no man."”
#109
چو بشنید گفتارها شهریار
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خوش آمدش و ایمن شد از روزگار
“When the king heard these words, they pleased him greatly, and he felt secure from the turns of fate.”
#110
بیامد به دلشاد به بهشت گنگ
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ابا آلت لشکر و ساز جنگ
“With a joyful heart, he came to Gang-e Behesht, bringing along his military arms and equipment of war.”
#111
همی گشت بر گرد آن شارستان
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به دستی ندید اندر او خارستان
“He walked around that fortified city, and nowhere in it could he find a single spot of thorns or waste.”
#112
یکی کاخ بودش سر اندر هوا
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برآوردهٔ شاه فرمان روا
“He possessed a palace reaching up into the heavens, erected by the commanding ruler himself.”
#113
به ایوان فرود آمد و بار داد
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سپه را درم داد و دینار داد
“He descended into the hall, held open court, and bestowed silver and gold coins upon his army.”
#114
فرستاد بر هر سوی لشکری
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نگهبان هر لشکری مهتری
“He dispatched armies in every direction, appointing a chieftain to command each force.”
#115
پیاده بر آن باره بر دیده‌بان
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نگهبان به روز و به شب پاسبان
“Foot soldiers stood watch on those fortress walls, with sentinels guarding by day and night.”
#116
رد و موبدش بود بر دست راست
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نویسندهٔ نامه را پیش خواست
“With his wise counselor and Mobad seated at his right hand, he summoned the scribe to write the letter.”
#117
یکی نامه نزدیک فغفور چین
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نبشتند با صد هزار آفرین
“They wrote a letter addressed to the Faghfur of China, filled with a hundred thousand praises and blessings.”
#118
چنین گفت کز گردش روزگار
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نیامد مرا بهره جز کارزار
“Thus he wrote: "From the turning of time, no share has fallen to me save endless warfare.”
#119
بپروردم آن را که بایست کشت
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کنون شد از او روزگارم درشت
“"I nourished the very one who deserved to be slain, and now because of him my fate has turned harsh and grim.”
#120
چو فغفور چین گر بیاید رواست
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که بر مهر او بر روانم گواست
“"If the Faghfur of China comes in person, it is most fitting, for my soul bears witness to his friendship.”
#121
وگر خود نیاید فرستد سپاه
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کز این سو خرامد همی کینه خواه
“"And if he cannot come himself, let him send an army, for from this side the seeker of vengeance advances."”
#122
فرستاده از نزد افراسیاب
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به چین اندر آمد به هنگام خواب
“Meanwhile, the messenger sent from Afrasiyab arrived in China during the peaceful hours of rest.”
#123
سرافراز فغفور بنواختش
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یکی خرم ایوان بپرداختش
“The exalted Faghfur welcomed him with warmth and set aside a magnificent, cheerful palace for his lodge.”
#124
وز آن سو به گنگ اندر افراسیاب
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نه آرام بودش نه خورد و نه خواب
“On the other side, within Gang-Dizh, Afrasiyab knew neither peace, nor food, nor sleep.”
#125
به دیوار عراده بر پای کرد
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به برج اندرون رزم را جای کرد
“Upon the fortress walls he mounted siege engines, preparing battle stations inside every tower.”
#126
بفرمود تا سنگهای گران
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کشیدند بر باره افسونگران
“He commanded sorcerers to haul heavy, massive stones up onto the ramparts.”
#127
بسی کاردانان رومی بخواند
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سپاهی به دیوار دژ برنشاند
“He summoned many skilled Roman artisans and stationed a formidable garrison along the citadel's walls.”
#128
برآورد بیدار دل جاثلیق
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بر آن باره عراده و منجنیق
“The vigilant Catholicos set up ballistas and catapults atop the high fortifications.”
#129
کمانهای چرخ و سپرهای کرگ
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همه برجها پر ز خفتان و ترگ
“Crossbows and rhino-hide shields were prepared; every tower overflowed with coats of mail and helmets.”
#130
گروهی ز آهنگران رنجه کرد
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ز پولاد بر هر سوی پنجه کرد
“He tasked a group of blacksmiths to forge steel grappling hooks facing every direction.”
#131
ببستند بر نیزه‌های دراز
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که هر کس که رفتی بر دژ فراز
“They bound them onto long spears, so that anyone who attempted to scale the fortress walls—”
#132
بدان چنگ تیز اندر آویختی
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و گرنه ز دژ زود بگریختی
“Would be ensnared by those sharp talons, or else be forced to flee hastily from the ramparts.”
#133
سپه را درم داد و آباد کرد
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به هر کار با هر کسی داد کرد
“He distributed silver to his army and enriched them, dealing generously and justly with all in every task.”
#134
همان خود و شمشیر و برگستوان
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سپرهای چینی و تیر و کمان
“Likewise, helmets, swords, horse armor, Chinese shields, arrows, and bows—”
#135
ببخشید بر لشکرش بی‌شمار
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به ویژه کسی کو کند کارزار
“He lavished endlessly upon his troops, especially upon those who were ready for battle.”
#136
چو آسوده شد ز این به شادی نشست
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خود و جنگسازان خسرو پرست
“Once relieved of these preparations, he sat in feast and revelry alongside his loyal, king-adoring warriors.”
#137
پری چهره هر روز صد چنگ‌زن
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شدندی به درگاه شاه انجمن
“Every day, a hundred fairy-faced harpists gathered together at the King's court.”
#138
شب و روز چون مجلس آراستی
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سرود از لب ترک و می خواستی
“Night and day, as he adorned his banquets, he called for song from the lips of Turkic beauties and demanded wine.”
#139
همی داد هر روز گنجی به باد
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بر امروز و فردا نیامدش یاد
“Daily he cast whole treasures to the wind, giving no thought to today or to tomorrow.”