#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.”