#1
چو بشنید خسرو ز دستان سخن
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یکی دانشی پاسخ افگند بن
“When Khosrow heard the words of Dastan, he laid the foundation for a response full of wisdom.”
#2
بدو گفت کای پیر پاکیزه مغز
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همه رای و گفتارهای تو نغز
“He said to him: 'O pure-minded elder, all your counsel and words are splendid and fine.”
#3
ز گاه منوچهر تا این زمان
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نه‌ای جز بی‌آزار و نیکی گمان
“From the reign of Manuchehr until this hour, you have brought nothing but peace and benevolent intent.'”
#4
همان نامور رستم پیلتن
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ستون کیان نازش انجمن
“'Likewise, renowned Rostam of elephant-like frame, the pillar of Kianians and the pride of every assembly.”
#5
سیاووش را پروراننده اوست
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بدو نیکویها رساننده اوست
“He was the true foster father of Siyavash, bestowing upon him every virtue and goodness.”
#6
سپاهی که دیدند گوپال او
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سر ترگ و برز و فر و یال او
“Whenever enemy armies caught sight of his mace, his helmet, stature, glory, and mane,”
#7
بسی جنگ ناکرده بگریختند
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همه دشت تیر و کمان ریختند
“They fled before striking a single blow, scattering their bows and arrows across the plain.'”
#8
به پیش نیاکان من کینه‌خواه
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چو دستور فرخ نماینده راه
“'Before my ancestors, he stood as an avenger of blood, a blessed minister showing the righteous path.”
#9
وگر نام و رنج تو گیرم به یاد
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بماند سخن تازه تا صد نژاد
“If I recount your name and labor, the story will remain fresh for a hundred generations.”
#10
ز گفتار چرب ار پژوهش کنم
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ترا این ستایش نکوهش کنم
“Yet were I to seek to praise you through sweet words, my tribute would fall short and seem an insult to your worth.'”
#11
دگر هرچه پرسیدی از کار من
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ز نادادن بار و آزار من
“'As for all that you asked concerning my actions—my denying royal audience and causing distress—”
#12
به یزدان یکی آرزو داشتم
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جهان را همه خوار بگذاشتم
“I held a single, deep wish before God (Yazdan), holding all the realm of the world in light esteem.”
#13
کنون پنج هفتست تا من به پای
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همی خواهم از داور رهنمای
“Now for five weeks I have stood upon my feet, seeking guidance continuously from the Supreme Judge,”
#14
که بخشد گذشته گناه مرا
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درخشان کند تیره گاه مرا
“That He might forgive my past sins and illuminate my darkened spiritual realm,”
#15
برد مر مرا ز این سپنجی سرای
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بود در همه نیکوی رهنمای
“And take me away from this transient home, serving as my guide in all manner of goodness.”
#16
نماند کز این راستی بگذرم
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چو شاهان پیشین یپیچد سرم
“Lest I stray away from this righteousness, and my mind turn arrogant like monarchs of the past.'”
#17
کنون یافتم هرچه جستم ز کام
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بباید پسیچید کآمد خرام
“'Now I have attained all that my heart desired; one must prepare, for the time of departure has come.”
#18
سحرگه مرا چشم بغنود دوش
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ز یزدان بیامد خجسته سروش
“At dawn yesterday, as my eyes briefly closed in slumber, the blessed Surosh came to me from God,”
#19
که برساز کآمد گه رفتنت
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سرآمد نژندی و ناخفتنت
“Saying: Prepare yourself, for the moment of your leaving has arrived; your grief and sleeplessness have ended.”
#20
کنون بارگاه من آمد به سر
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غم لشکر و تاج و تخت و کمر
“Now my royal court has come to its close, along with the care of armies, crown, throne, and belt.'”