When Fereydun established his sovereign rule over the realm and saw the earth cleansed of Zahhak's tyranny, he adorned the imperial throne according to the ancient rites of the Kayanid kings. On the auspicious first day of the month of Mehr, he placed the Kayanid crown upon his head and commanded that sacred fires be kindled, burning fragrant ambergris and saffron. On this blessed day, he inaugurated the glorious festival of Mehregan, inviting sages and nobles to raise ruby wine cups in celebration of a new era forged in justice and renewal. He exhorted all people to free their hearts from greed and sorrow, reminding them that the fleeting world remains faithful to no man. Meanwhile, his mother Faranak, who had lived in secret seclusion, received word that Zahhak's realm had fallen and her heroic son sat upon the world-throne. Cleansing herself, she bowed low before Yazdan, pouring out curses upon the vanquished Zahhak and praising the Almighty for the joyful turn of fate. For a full week she secretly distributed alms so lavishly that poverty vanished among the needy; the following week, she prepared a regal feast for the empire's chieftains. She then opened her secret vaults, loading camels with royal robes, precious gems, Arab steeds with golden trappings, and splendid armaments—chainmail, helmets, spears, and swords—sending them all to her son with motherly blessings. Fereydun gratefully accepted her gifts and showered praise upon her. Chieftains, warlords, and elders gathered from every corner of the earth, lining his gates and scattering gold and jewels over his crown as they raised their hands to heaven in prayer for his eternal reign. Thereafter, Fereydun traveled across his realm, rectifying every act of injustice, transforming ruined lands into paradise gardens of roses and cypresses, before establishing his royal residence in the lush, famous woodlands of Tamisheh near Amol.
#1
فریدون چو شد بر جهان کامگار
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ندانست جز خویشتن شهریار
“When Fereydun attained his heart's desire over the world, he acknowledged no ruler besides himself.”
#2
به رسم کیان تاج و تخت مهی
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بیاراست با کاخ شاهنشهی
“According to the tradition of Kayanid kings, he adorned the supreme throne and crown within the royal palace.”
#3
به روز خجسته سر مهر‌ماه
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به سر بر نهاد آن کیانی کلاه
“On an auspicious day at the beginning of the month of Mehr, he placed that Kayanid crown upon his head.”
#4
زمانه بی‌اندوه گشت از بدی
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گرفتند هر کس ره ایزدی
“The times became free from grief and evil, and every person embraced the divine path.”
#5
دل از داوری‌ها بپرداختند
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به آیین یکی جشن نو ساختند
“They emptied their hearts of disputes and established a new festival according to tradition.”
#6
نشستند فرزانگان شادکام
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گرفتند هر یک ز یاقوت جام
“The wise men sat together in joy, each taking up a goblet carved of ruby.”
#7
می روشن و چهرهٔ شاه نو
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جهان نو ز داد و سر ماه نو
“With radiant wine and the face of the new king, a new world emerged from justice at the start of the new month.”
#8
بفرمود تا آتش افروختند
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همه عنبر و زعفران سوختند
“He commanded fire to be kindled, and they burned ambergris and saffron everywhere.”
#9
پرستیدن مهرگان دین اوست
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تن‌آسانی و خوردن آیین اوست
“Celebrating the festival of Mehregan was his custom; comfort and feasting were his rule.”
#10
اگر یادگار است از او ماه مهر
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بکوش و به رنج ایچ منمای چهر
“If the month of Mehr is a memorial from him, strive for good and show no sorrow on your face.”
#11
ورا بد جهان سالیان پانصد
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نیفکند یک روز بنیاد بد
“The world belonged to him for five hundred years, and not for a single day did he lay an evil foundation.”
#12
جهان چون برو بر نماند ای پسر
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تو نیز آز مپرست و انده مخور
“Since the world will not remain forever with him—O son!—do not worship greed nor indulge in grief.”
#13
نماند چنین دان جهان بر کسی
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درو شادکامی نیابی بسی
“Know that the world abides with no one in this manner, nor will you find much lasting joy in it.”
#14
فرانک نه آگاه بد زین نهان
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که فرزند او شاه شد بر جهان
“Faranak was unaware of this secret—that her son had become the monarch of the world.”
#15
ز ضحاک شد تخت شاهی تهی
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سرآمد برو روزگار مهی
“The royal throne was emptied of Zahhak, and the era of his supremacy came to an end.”
#16
پس آگاهی آمد ز فرخ پسر
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به مادر که فرزند شد تاجور
“Then news of her blessed son reached the mother—that her child had been crowned king.”
#17
نیایش‌کنان شد سر و تن بشست
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به پیش جهان‌داور آمد نخست
“In prayer, she washed her head and body, coming first before the Ruler of the World.”
#18
نهاد آن سرش پست بر خاک بر
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همی‌خواند نفرین به ضحاک بر
“She placed her head low upon the earth, sending curses upon Zahhak.”
#19
همی آفرین خواند بر کردگار
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بر آن شادمان گردش روزگار
“She uttered praises unto the Creator for that joyful turn of fate.”
#20
وزان پس کسی را که بودش نیاز
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همی‌داشت روز بد خویش راز
“Thereafter, whenever she met anyone in need, she kept the secret of her own past days of hardship.”
#21
نهانش نوا کرد و کس را نگفت
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همان راز او داشت اندر نهفت
“She comforted them in secret and told no one, keeping her hidden deeds in darkness.”
#22
یکی هفته زین گونه بخشید چیز
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چنان شد که درویش نشناخت نیز
“For a full week she bestowed riches in this manner, until no poor person could be found.”
#23
دگر هفته مر بزم را کرد ساز
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مهانی که بودند گردن فراز
“The following week she prepared a grand feast for the exalted chieftains of the realm.”
#24
بیاراست چون بوستان خان خویش
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مهان را همه کرد مهمان خویش
“She adorned her abode like a garden, inviting all the nobles to be her guests.”
#25
وزان پس همه گنج آراسته
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فراز آوریده نهان خواسته
“Thereafter, she readied all her treasures—the wealth she had gathered and kept concealed.”
#26
همان گنج‌ها را گشادن گرفت
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نهاده همه رای دادن گرفت
“She began to unlock those treasures, resolving to bestow all that she had laid store by.”
#27
گشادن در گنج را گاه دید
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درم خوار شد چون پسر شاه دید
“She saw that the time had come to open the treasury; silver became of little worth once she saw her son as king.”
#28
همان جامه و گوهر شاهوار
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همان اسپ تازی به زرین عذار
“Splendid garments, royal gems, and Arab steeds with golden bridles,”
#29
همان جوشن و خود و زوپین و تیغ
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کلاه و کمر هم نبودش دریغ
“Along with suits of mail, helmets, javelins, swords, crowns, and belts—she spared none of them.”
#30
همه خواسته بر شتر بار کرد
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دل پاک سوی جهاندار کرد
“She loaded all this wealth upon camels, turning her pure heart toward the Creator of the World.”
#31
فرستاد نزدیک فرزند چیز
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زبانی پر از آفرین داشت نیز
“She sent these gifts to her son, her tongue overflowing with blessings.”
#32
چو آن خواسته دید شاه زمین
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بپذرفت و بر مام کرد آفرین
“When the king of the earth saw those treasures, he accepted them and praised his mother.”
#33
بزرگان لشگر چو بشناختند
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بر شهریار جهان تاختند
“When the army leaders learned of this, they hastened to the sovereign of the world,”
#34
که ای شاه پیروز‌ِ یزدان‌شناس
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ستایش مر او را و زویت سپاس
“Saying: 'O victorious king who knowest God! Praise be to Him, and gratitude to thee!”
#35
چنین روز روزت فزون باد بخت
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بد اندیشگان را نگون باد بخت
“May thy fortune increase day by day, and may the luck of thy ill-wishers be overturned!”
#36
تو را باد پیروزی از آسمان
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مبادا به جز داد و نیکی گمان
“May victory be granted to thee from the heavens, and may no thought of thee be had save justice and goodness!'”
#37
و زآن پس جهان‌دیدگان سوی شاه
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ز هر گوشه‌ای برگرفتند راه
“Thereafter, experienced elders of the world made their way toward the king from every corner.”
#38
همه زرّ و گوهر برآمیختند
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به تاج سپهبد فرو ریختند
“They mixed gold and jewels together and showered them over the commander's crown.”
#39
همان مهتران از همه کشور‌ش
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بدان خرمی صف زده بر درش
“The leaders of all his lands stood lined up in joyful order at his door.”
#40
ز یزدان همی‌خواستند آفرین
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بر آن تاج و تخت و کلاه و نگین
“They sought blessings from God upon that crown, throne, diadem, and signet ring.”
#41
همه دست برداشته بآسمان
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همی خواندندش به نیکی گمان
“All raised their hands to the sky, praying for him with good faith,”
#42
که جاوید بادا چنین شهریار
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برومند بادا چنین روزگار
“Saying: 'May such a monarch reign forever, and may such an era remain fruitful!'”
#43
و زآن پس فریدون به گرد جهان
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بگردید و دید آشکار و نهان
“Thereafter Fereydun traveled around the world, beholding both the open and the secret.”
#44
هر آن چیز کز راه بیداد دید
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هر آن بوم و بر کآن نه آباد دید
“Whatever he saw that stemmed from injustice, and whatever land he found uncultivated,”
#45
به نیکی ببست از همه دست بد
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چنانک از ره هوشیاران سزد
“He bound the hand of evil with goodness, as befitted the way of the wise.”
#46
بیاراست گیتی بسان بهشت
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به جای گیا سرو گلبن بکشت
“He adorned the world like paradise, planting cypresses and rosebushes in place of weeds.”
#47
از آمل گذر سوی تمیشه کرد
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نشست اندر آن نامور بیشه کرد
“Passing from Amol, he made his way to Tamisheh, taking up residence in that famous forest,”
#48
کجا کز جهان گوش خوانی همی
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جز این نیز نامش ندانی همی
“Which in the world is called Gosh, and by no other name is it known.”