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Mythological Era (Pishdadian)

Fereydoon

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The Demands of the King of Yemen
#1
فرستادهٔ شاه را پیش خواند
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فراوان سخن را به خوبی براند
“He summoned the king's envoy before him and spoke many eloquent and gracious words.”
#2
که من شهریار ترا کهترم
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به هرچ او بفرمود فرمانبرم
“Saying: 'I am but a humble servant to your monarch, obedient to whatever he commands.'”
#3
بگویش که گرچه تو هستی بلند
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سه فرزند تو برتو بر ارجمند
“'Tell him that though you stand exalted in greatness, your three sons are precious beyond measure to you.'”
#4
پسر خود گرامی بود شاه را
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بویژه که زیبا بود گاه را
“'A son is indeed dear to a king, especially when worthy of the royal throne.'”
#5
سخن هر چه گفتی پذیرم همی
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ز دختر من اندازه گیرم همی
“'I accept every word you have spoken, and measure it by the love I bear for my own daughters.'”
#6
اگر پادشا دیده خواهد ز من
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و گر دشت گردان و تخت یمن
“'If the King should demand my eyes, or the plains of my champions and the throne of Yemen,'”
#7
مرا خوارتر چون سه فرزند خویش
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نبینم به هنگام بایست پیش
“'I would hold them less precious than my three daughters when the time of need arises.'”
#8
پس ار شاه را این چنین است کام
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نشاید زدن جز به فرمانش گام
“'So if this be the King's desire, none may tread except by his royal command.'”
#9
به فرمان شاه این سه فرزند من
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برون آنگه آید ز پیوند من
“'By the King's command, these three daughters of mine shall leave my lineage and protection,'”
#10
کجا من ببینم سه شاه ترا
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فروزندهٔ تاج و گاه ترا
“'Only when I behold your three royal princes, the illuminators of your crown and throne.'”
#11
بیایند هر سه به نزدیک من
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شود روشن این شهر تاریک من
“'Let all three come to me, so that this dark city of mine may become radiant with light.'”
#12
شود شادمان دل به دیدارشان
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ببینم روانهای بیدارشان
“'My heart shall be made joyful by seeing them, and I shall behold their vigilant spirits.'”
#13
ببینم کشان دل پر از داد هست
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به زنهارشان دست گیرم به دست
“'I shall see whether their hearts are filled with justice, and take their hands in solemn protection.'”
#14
پس آنگه سه روشن جهان‌بین خویش
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سپارم بدیشان بر آیین خویش
“'Then I shall entrust my three bright world-beholders to them according to our sacred rites.'”
#15
چو آید بدیدار ایشان نیاز
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فرستم سبکشان سوی شاه باز
“'And when the longings of love are met, I shall swiftly send them back to the King.'”
#16
سراینده جندل چو پاسخ شنید
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ببوسید تختش چنان چون سزید
“When Jandal, the eloquent speaker, heard this answer, he kissed the throne as befitted royal protocol.”
#17
پر از آفرین لب ز ایوان اوی
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سوی شهریار جهان کرد روی
“With lips overflowing with praise for the palace, he set his face toward the monarch of the world.”
#18
بیامد چو نزد فریدون رسید
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بگفت آن کجا گفت و پاسخ شنید
“When he arrived before Fereydun, he recounted all that had been said and the answer he received.”
#19
سه فرزند را خواند شاه جهان
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نهفته برون آورید از نهان
“The King of the world summoned his three sons, bringing forth that which was kept hidden.”
#20
از آن رفتن جندل و رای خویش
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سخنها همه پاک بنهاد پیش
“He placed before them the whole account of Jandal's mission and his own royal counsel.”
#21
چنین گفت کاین شهریار یمن
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سر انجمن سرو سایه فکن
“He spoke thus: 'This ruler of Yemen is the head of the assembly, a shade-casting cypress.'”
#22
چو ناسفته گوهر سه دخترش بود
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نبودش پسر دختر افسرش بود
“'He has three daughters like unpierced pearls; he has no sons, and these daughters are his crown.'”
#23
سروش ار بیابد چو ایشان عروس
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دهد پیش هر یک مگر خاک‌بوس
“'Should Surosh himself behold brides such as these, he would perchance kiss the dust before each one.'”
#24
ز بهر شما از پدر خواستم
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سخنهای بایسته آراستم
“'For your sake, I sought them from their father and arranged all necessary words.'”
#25
کنون تان بباید بر او شدن
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به هر بیش و کم رای فرخ زدن
“'Now you must journey to his presence and take counsel auspiciously upon every matter, small or great.'”
#26
سراینده باشید و بسیارهوش
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به گفتار او برنهاده دوگوش
“'Be eloquent and exceedingly watchful, keeping your ears tuned to his every word.'”
#27
به خوبی سخنهاش پاسخ دهید
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چو پرسد سخن رای فرخ نهید
“'Answer his speeches graciously, and when he inquires, offer blessed wisdom.'”
#28
ازیرا که پروردهٔ پادشا
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نباید که باشد به جز پارسا
“'For one reared by a king ought to be nothing less than righteous and pure.'”
#29
سخن‌گوی و روشن دل و پاک‌دین
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به کاری که پیش آیدش پیش‌بین
“'Eloquent, enlightened of heart, pure of faith, and foresighted in whatever task confronts him.'”
#30
زبان راستی را بیاراسته
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خرد خیره کرده ابر خواسته
“'Adorned with the tongue of truth, not allowing wealth to dazzle or bewilder wisdom.'”
#31
شما هر چه گویم ز من بشنوید
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اگر کار بندید خرم بوید
“'Listen to whatever I tell you; if you put my words into action, you shall prosper.'”
#32
یکی ژرف‌بین است شاه یمن
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که چون او نباشد به هر انجمن
“'The King of Yemen is a deep and profound observer, unmatched in any royal gathering.'”
#33
گرانمایه و پاک هرسه پسر
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همه دل‌نهاده به گفت پدر
“The three noble and pure sons all gave their hearts fully to their father's counsel.”
#34
ز پیش فریدون برون آمدند
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پر از دانش و پرفسون آمدند
“They stepped out from Fereydun's presence, brimming with knowledge, wisdom, and nobility.”
#35
بجز رای و دانش چه اندرخورد
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پسر را که چونان پدر پرورد
“For what else is fitting for a son who has been nurtured by such a father, save wisdom and righteousness?”

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