When the tyrannical host of Turان was shattered upon the battlefield, King Goshtasp, the renowned Kianian monarch, returned in triumph to his royal seat. The auspicious shadow of sovereignty rested upon his crown, and his heart was resolved to fortify the foundations of justice across the holy expanse of Iran.
At the break of dawn, the King summoned young Bastur, son of the immortal Prince Zarer, and commanded him to assemble a formidable host of ten thousand spear-wielding, vengeance-seeking horsemen to pursue the fleeing Arjasp. Goshtasp bade him traverse the passes of Aytash and the marches of Khallukh, showing no quarter to the enemy and putting to the sword any who had participated in the slaying of his noble father. Meanwhile, the wounded warriors of Iran were conveyed with great honor to the realm's wisest physicians, that their scars of battle might be healed.
With Bastur dispatched, Goshtasp ascended the throne of the Kianians and placed the imperial crown upon his head. He bestowed royal favor and the sacred bird's blessing upon his eldest son, the invincible Esfandiyar, and threw open the doors of ancient treasuries to reward the army. No champion or chieftain was left unrewarded; to each he granted realms, cities, robes of honor, and gold according to their rank, sending them home in gladness and prosperity.
The King then entered his imperial palace and ordered the Sacred Fire to be kindled. Flames consumed precious agarwood and ambergris, wafting divine scents into the heavens, while the very grounds were paved with pure gold. This glorious sanctuary and palace were named the 'Hall of the Goshtasps', and the wise Mobad Jamasp was appointed to guard its threshold and lead prayers to the Lord of the Cosmos.
Letters of victory and justice were dispatched to the lords of all borders, proclaiming that Yazdan had not abandoned Iran, turning dark night into radiant dawn. When news of Goshtasp's triumph and Arjasp's ruin spread throughout the world, the Caesar of Rome, together with the monarchs of India, Sind, and the East, dispatched envoys laden with precious gifts, splendid horses, and rich tribute, bowing their heads before the exalted throne of Iran.
#1
کی نامبردار فرخنده شاه
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سوی گاه باز آمد از رزمگاه
“When the renowned and blessed king returned from the battlefield unto his royal throne,”
#2
به بستور گفتا که فردا پکاه
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سوی کشور نامور کش سپاه
“He said to Bastur: 'Tomorrow at dawn, lead the army toward the famed country.'”
#3
بیامد سپهبد هم از بامداد
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بزد کوس و لشکر بنه برنهاد
“The commander arrived early in the morning, sounded the drums, and set the army in motion.”
#4
به ایران زمین باز کردند روی
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همه خیره دل گشته و جنگجوی
“They turned their faces back toward the land of Iran, all courageous and eager for battle.”
#5
همه خستگان را ببردند نیز
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نماندند از خواسته نیز چیز
“They brought along all the wounded warriors and left no spoil behind.”
#6
به ایران زمین باز بردندشان
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به دانا پزشکان سپردندشان
“They brought them back to the land of Iran and entrusted them to wise physicians.”
#7
چو شاه جهان باز شد بازجای
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به پور مهین داد فرخ همای
“When the monarch of the world settled once more, he bestowed the auspicious royal glory (Homay) upon his eldest son.”
#8
سپه را به بستور فرخنده داد
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عجم را چنین بود آیین و داد
“He gave command of the army to the blessed Bastur, for such was the custom and law of the Persians.”
#9
بدادش از آزادگان ده هزار
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سواران جنگی و نیزه گزار
“He granted him ten thousand noble warriors—battle-tested knights and spear-wielders.”
#10
بفرمود و گفت ای گو رزمسار
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یکی بر پی شاه توران بتاز
“He commanded him, saying: 'O battle-proven hero, ride hard upon the trail of the King of Turan!'”
#11
به ایتاش و خَلُّخ ستان برگذر
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بکش هرک یابی به کین پدر
“'Pass through the marches of Aytash and Khallukh, and slay whomever you find in revenge for your father!'”
#12
ز هرچیز بایست بردش به کار
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بدادش همه بی‌مر و بی‌شمار
“He provided him with everything needful for war, beyond measure and endless in quantity.”
#13
هم‌آنگاه بستور برد آن سپاه
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و شاه جهان از بر تخت و گاه
“Straightway Bastur led that army forth, while the King of the world sat atop the royal throne.”
#14
نشست و کیی تاج بر سر نهاد
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سپه را همه یکسره بار داد
“He sat and placed the royal crown upon his head, granting general audience to the entire army.”
#15
در گنج بگشاد وز خواسته
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سپه را همه کرد آراسته
“He opened the treasure doors and adorned his army with vast wealth.”
#16
سران را همه شهرها داد نیز
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کسی را نماند ایچ ناداده چیز
“He granted rule of cities unto all the chieftains, leaving no one unbestowed of gifts.”
#17
کرا پادشاهی سزا بد بداد
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کرا پایه بایست پایه نهاد
“Whosoever was worthy of rule he raised, bestowing rank upon all according to their merit.”
#18
چو اندر خور کارشان داد ساز
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سوی خانهاشان فرستاد باز
“When he had provided for them according to their worth, he sent them back contented unto their homes.”
#19
خرامید بر گاه و باره ببست
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به کاخ شهنشاهی اندر نشست
“He walked proudly to his throne, secured the fortress, and sat within the imperial palace.”
#20
بفرمود تا آذر افروختند
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برو عود و عنبر همی سوختند
“He ordered the Sacred Fire to be kindled, burning agarwood and ambergris upon it.”
#21
زمینش بکردند از زر پاک
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همه هیزمش عود و عنبرش خاک
“They made its floor of pure gold, its firewood of agarwood, and its soil of ambergris.”
#22
همه کاخ را کار اندام کرد
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پسش خان گشتاسپیان نام کرد
“He arranged the palace completely, and thereafter named it 'Khan-e Goshtaspian'.”
#23
بفرمود تا بر در گنبدش
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بدادند جاماسپ را موبدش
“He commanded that Jamasp, his wise Mobad, be stationed at the portal of its dome.”
#24
سوی مرزدارانش نامه نوشت
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که ما را خداوند یافه نهشت
“He wrote letters to the march-lords of his borders: 'The Lord Almighty hath not abandoned us.'”
#25
شبان شده تیره‌مان روز کرد
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کیان را به هر جای پیروز کرد
“'He who turned our dark night into daylight, and made the Kianians victorious in every place.'”
#26
به نفرین شد ارجاسپ ناآفرین
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چنین است کار جهان آفرین
“'Unholy Arjasp was fallen under curse; such is the working of the Creator of the World.'”
#27
چو پیروزی شاهتان بشنوید
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گزیتی به آذر پرستان دهید
“'When ye hear news of your King's victory, pay tribute and offerings unto the fire-worshippers.'”
#28
چو آگاه شد قیصر آن شاه روم
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که فرخ شد آن شاه و ارجاسپ شوم
“When Caesar, the King of Rome, learned that the glorious King was victorious and sinister Arjasp defeated,”
#29
فرسته فرستاد با خواسته
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غلامان و اسپان آراسته
“He sent an ambassador laden with riches, alongside youth slaves and splendidly adorned horses.”
#30
شه بت‌پرستان و رایان هند
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گزیتش بدادند شاهان سند
“The King of idol-worshippers, the Rajas of India, and the monarchs of Sind likewise paid him tribute.”