#1
برآمد بران تند بالا فراز
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چو روی پدر دید بردش نماز
“As he ascended the steep height and beheld his father's face, he bowed down in reverence.”
#2
پدر داغ دل بود بر پای جست
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ببوسید و بسترد رویش به دست
“His father, sorrow-stricken, sprang to his feet, kissed him, and wiped his face with his hand.”
#3
بدو گفت یزدان سپاس ای جوان
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که دیدم ترا شاد و روشن‌روان
“He said to him: 'Praise be to God, O young hero, that I see thee joyful and radiant of spirit!'”
#4
ز من در دل آزار و تندی مدار
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به کین خواستن هیچ کندی مدار
“'Harbor no resentment or hatred against me in thy heart, and show no slowness in taking vengeance.'”
#5
گُرَزْم آن بداندیش بدخواه مرد
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دل من ز فرزند خود تیره کرد
“'Gorazm, that malevolent and evil-wishing man, darkened my heart against my own son.'”
#6
بد آید به مردم ز کردار بد
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بد آید به روی بد از کار بد
“'Evil cometh unto man from evil deeds, and shame befalleth the wicked for their wicked actions.'”
#7
پذیرفتم از کردگار جهان
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شناسندهٔ آشکار و نهان
“'I have vowed before the Creator of the world, the Knower of all that is manifest and hidden,'”
#8
که چون من شوم شاد و پیروزبخت
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سپارم ترا کشور و تاج و تخت
“'That when I become joyful and victorious, I shall surrender to thee the realm, the crown, and the throne.'”
#9
پرستش بهی برکنم زین جهان
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سپارم ترا تاج و تخت مهان
“'I shall devote myself to the worship of Goodness in this world, and commit the grand crown and throne to thee.'”
#10
چنین پاسخش داد اسفندیار
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که خشنود بادا ز من شهریار
“Esfandiyar answered him: 'May the King be forever well-pleased with me!'”
#11
مرا آن بود تخت و تاج و سپاه
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که خشنود باشد جهاندار شاه
“'Crown, throne, and army are mine only when the World-Ruler is well-pleased.'”
#12
جهاندار داند که بر دشت رزم
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چو من دیدم افگنده روی گُرَزْم
“'The World-Lord knows that when I saw the face of Gorazm cast down upon the plain of battle,'”
#13
بدان مرد بد گوی گریان شدم
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ز درد دل شاه بریان شدم
“'I wept for that slanderer, and my heart burned with grief for the King's sorrow.'”
#14
کنون آنچ بد بود از ما گذشت
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غم رفته نزدیک ما بادگشت
“'Now, whatever evil befell us has passed; the grief of yesterday is like wind gone by.'”
#15
ازین پس چو من تیغ را برکشم
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وزین کوه‌پایه سراندر کشم
“'Henceforth, when I draw my blade and descend from this mountain slope,'”
#16
نه ارجاسپ مانم نه خاقان چین
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نه کهرم نه خلخ نه توران زمین
“'I shall spare neither Arjasp nor the Khagan of Chin, nor Kahram, nor Khallukh, nor the land of Turan!'”
#17
چو لشکر بدانست کاسفندیار
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ز بند گران رست و بد روزگار
“When the army learned that Esfandiyar was freed from his heavy chains and ill fortune had ended,”
#18
برفتند یکسر گروها گروه
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به پیش جهاندار بر تیغ کوه
“They gathered in crowd after crowd before the conqueror upon the mountain ridge.”
#19
بزرگان فزرانه و خویش اوی
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نهادند سر بر زمین پیش اوی
“The wise chieftains and his kinsmen bowed their heads to the earth before him.”
#20
چنین گفت نیک‌اختر اسفندیار
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که ای نامداران خنجرگزار
“The auspicious Esfandiyar spake: 'O renowned and dagger-wielding warriors!'”
#21
همه تیغ زهرآبگون برکشید
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یکایک درآیید و دشمن کشید
“'Draw ye all your venom-steeped blades; charge forth one by one and slay the foe!'”
#22
بزرگان برو خواندند آفرین
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که ما را توی افسر و تیغ کین
“The nobles showered praises upon him, saying: 'Thou art our crown and our blade of vengeance!'”
#23
همه پیش تو جان گروگان کنیم
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به دیدار تو رامش جان کنیم
“'We pledge our very lives before thee; in beholding thy face our souls find solace.'”
#24
همه شب همی لشکر آراستند
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همی جوشن و تیغ پیراستند
“All through the night they arrayed the host, polishing armor and sharpening swords.”
#25
پدر نیز با فرخ اسفندیار
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همی راز گفت از بد روزگار
“The father too conversed in secret with glorious Esfandiyar about the cruelty of fate,”
#26
ز خون جوانان پرخاشجوی
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به رخ بر نهاد از دو دیده دو جوی
“And wept two streams of tears from his eyes over the blood of the warlike youths,”
#27
که بودند کشته بران رزمگاه
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به سر بر ز خون و ز آهن کلاه
“Who lay slain upon that battlefield, their heads crowned with blood and iron helmets.”
#28
همان شب خبر نزد ارجاسپ شد
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که فرزند نزدیک گشتاسپ شد
“That very night, news reached Arjasp that the son had rejoined Goshtasp.”
#29
به ره بر فراوان طلایه بکشت
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کسی کو نشد کشته بنمود پشت
“Along the road he had slain many outposts, and whoever was not slain turned back in flight.”
#30
غمی گشت و پرمایگان را بخواند
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بسی پیش کهرم سخنها براند
“Arjasp grew sorrowful, summoned his nobles, and spoke many words before Kahram:”
#31
که ما را جزین بود در جنگ رای
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بدانگه که لشکر بیامد ز جای
“'Our intent in this war was quite otherwise when the army set forth from its home.'”
#32
همی گفتم آن دیو را گر به بند
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بیابیم گیتی شود بی‌گزند
“'I said to myself: "If we find that demon in chains, the world will be free of peril for us,"'”
#33
بگیرم سر گاه ایران زمین
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به هر مرز بر ما کنند آفرین
“'"And I shall seize the throne of Iran, and praises will resound for us in every border."'”
#34
کنون چون گشاده شد آن دیوزاد
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به چنگست ما را غم و سرد باد
“'Now that this demon-spawned warrior is unshackled, grief and bitter sighs are in our hands!'”
#35
ز ترکان کسی نیست همتای اوی
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که گیرد به رزم اندرون جای اوی
“'Among the Turanians there is none equal to him, none who can stand against him in battle.'”
#36
کنون با دلی شاد و پیروز بخت
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به توران خرامیم با تاج و تخت
“'Now let us retreat to Turan with happy hearts and victorious fate, bearing our crown and throne.'”
#37
بفرمود تا هرچ بد خواسته
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ز گنج و ز اسپان آراسته
“He ordered that all the wealth, treasure, and adorned horses,”
#38
ز چیزی که از بلخ بامی ببرد
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بیاورد یکسر به کهرم سپرد
“Everything he had plundered from glorious Balkh, be brought forth and entrusted entirely to Kahram.”
#39
ز کهرمش کهتر پسر بد چهار
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بنه بر نهادند و شد پیش بار
“Besides Kahram, he had four younger sons; they loaded the baggage and sent it ahead of the royal court.”
#40
برفتند بر هر سوی صد هیون
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نشسته برو نیز صد رهنمون
“A hundred swift dromedaries set out in every direction, carrying a hundred skilled guides.”
#41
دلش بود پربیم و سر پر شتاب
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ازو دور بد خورد و آرام و خواب
“His heart was filled with terror and his head with haste; food, rest, and sleep fled far from him.”
#42
یکی ترک بد نام او گرگسار
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ز لشکر بیامد بر شهریار
“A certain Turk named Gorgsar came forth from the host before the King,”
#43
بدو گفت کای شاه ترکان چین
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به یک تن مزن خویشتن بر زمین
“And said: 'O King of the Turks of Chin, cast not thyself down single-handed!'”
#44
سپاهی همه خسته و کوفته
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گریزان و بخت اندر آشوفته
“'The army is weary and broken, fleeing in confusion with disturbed fortune!'”
#45
پسر کوفته سوخته شهریار
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بیاری که آمد جز اسفندیار
“'Sons are slain, the King is burning with grief; yet who has come to their aid save Esfandiyar?'”
#46
هم‌آورد او گر بیاید منم
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تن مرد جنگی به خاک افگنم
“If his opponent comes forth, I am the one; I shall cast the body of the warlike man into the dust.”
#47
سپه را همی دل شکسته کنی
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به گفتار بی‌جنگ خسته کنی
“You demoralize the army with your talk, disheartening them without even a battle.”
#48
چو ارجاسپ بشنید گفتار اوی
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بدید آن دل و رای هشیار اوی
“When Arjasp heard his speech and perceived his brave heart and wise counsel,”
#49
بدو گفت کای شیر پرخاشخر
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ترا هست نام و نژاد و هنر
“He said to him: 'O warlike lion, you possess renown, noble lineage, and skill.'”
#50
گر این را که گفتی بجای آوری
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هنر بر زبان رهنمای آوری
“If you fulfill what you have spoken and let your action lead where your words guided,”
#51
ز توران زمین تا به دریای چین
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ترا بخشم و بوم ایران زمین
“From the land of Turan to the Sea of China, as well as the realm of Iran, I shall bestow upon you.”
#52
سپهبد تو باشی به هر کشورم
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ز فرمان تو یک زمان نگذرم
“You shall be the supreme commander in every realm of mine, and I shall not disobey your command for a single moment.”
#53
هم اندر زمان لشکر او را سپرد
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کسانی که بودند هشیار و گرد
“Right then he entrusted the army to him—all those who were prudent and brave.”
#54
همه شب همی خلعت آراستند
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همی بارهٔ پهلوان خواستند
“All through the night they prepared robes of honor and readied the hero's steed.”
#55
چو خورشید زرین سپر برگرفت
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شب تیره زو دست بر سر گرفت
“When the sun raised its golden shield, the dark night clutched its head in sorrow and fled.”
#56
بینداخت پیراهن مشک رنگ
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چو یاقوت شد مهر چهرش به رنگ
“It cast off its musky black robe, and the sun's face glowed like a red ruby.”
#57
ز کوه اندر آمد سپاه بزرگ
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جهانگیر اسفندیار سترگ
“Down from the mountain descended the great host, led by the grand, world-conquering Esfandiyar.”
#58
چو لشکر بیاراست اسفندیار
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جهان شد به کردار دریای قار
“When Esfandiyar arrayed his host, the world became like a dark sea of pitch.”
#59
بشد گرد بستور پور زریر
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که بگذاشتی بیشه زو نره شیر
“The brave Bastur, son of Zarir, took his post—he before whom even male lions would flee the lair.”
#60
بیاراست بر میمنه جای خویش
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سپهبد بد و لشکر آرای خویش
“He took his position on the right wing, being a commander and a leader of his own host.”
#61
چو گردوی جنگی بر میسره
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بیامد چو خور پیش برج بره
“And warlike Gorduy took the left wing, appearing like the sun entering Aries.”
#62
به پیش سپاه آمد اسفندیار
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به زین اندرون گُرزهٔ گاوسار
“Esfandiyar came to the front of the army, holding his ox-headed mace at his saddle.”
#63
به قلب اندرون شاه گشتاسپ بود
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روانش پر از کین لهراسپ بود
“In the center of the host stood King Goshtasp, his soul filled with vengeance for Lohrasp.”
#64
وزان روی ارجاسپ صف برکشید
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ستاره همی روی دریا ندید
“On the opposing side, Arjasp drew up his ranks; so dense were they that no star could see the surface of the sea.”
#65
ز بس نیزه و تیغهای بنفش
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هوا گشته پر پرنیانی درفش
“With so many spears and violet steel blades, the sky was filled with silken banners.”
#66
بشد قلب ارجاسپ چون آبنوس
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سوی راستش کهرم و بوق و کوس
“The center of Arjasp's army grew black as ebony; on his right stood Kahram amidst horns and drums.”
#67
سوی میسره نام شاه چگل
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که در جنگ ازو خواستی شیر دل
“On the left wing stood the renowned King of Chegel, whose bravery in battle even lions envied.”
#68
برآمد ز هر دو سپه گیر و دار
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به پیش اندر آمد گو اسفندیار
“A clamor of battle arose from both armies, and the hero Esfandiyar charged forward.”
#69
چو ارجاسپ دید آن سپاه گران
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گزیده سواران نیزه‌وران
“When Arjasp beheld that formidable host and its choice spear-bearing horsemen,”
#70
بیامد یکی تند بالا گزید
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به هر سوی لشکر همی بنگرید
“He ascended a steep high hill and looked out across every part of the host.”
#71
ازان پس بفرمود تا ساروان
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هیون آورد پیش ده کاروان
“Thereupon he commanded the camel-driver to bring swift dromedaries for ten caravans.”
#72
چنین گفت با نامداران براز
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که این کار گردد به مابر دراز
“He spoke thus in secret to his nobles: 'This battle will drag on long against us;'”
#73
نیاید پدیدار پیروزئی
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نکو رفتنی گر دل افروزئی
“'No victory appears in sight, nor any favorable or heart-gladdening outcome.'”
#74
خود و ویژگان بر هیونان مست
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بسازیم باهستگی راه جست
“'Let us and our close kin mount the swift dromedaries and quietly prepare a way to flee.'”
#75
چو اسفندیار از میان دو صف
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چو پیل ژیان بر لب آورده کف
“When Esfandiyar rode between the two lines, foaming at the mouth like a raging elephant,”
#76
همی گشت برسان گردان سپهر
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به چنگ اندرون گُرزهٔ گاو چهر
“He whirled like the turning heavens, holding the ox-headed mace in his grasp.”
#77
تو گفتی همه دشت بالای اوست
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روانش همی در نگنجد به پوست
“You would say the entire plain was filled with his stature; his spirit could barely be contained within his skin.”
#78
خروش آمد و نالهٔ کرنای
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برفتند گردان لشکر ز جای
“Shouts arose alongside the wail of war-trumpets, and the brave warriors of the host moved into battle.”
#79
تو گفتی ز خون بوم دریا شدست
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ز خنجر هوا چون ثریا شدست
“You would say the earth had become a sea of blood, and the air glinted with daggers like the Pleiades.”
#80
گران شد رکیب یل اسفندیار
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بغرید با گُرزهٔ گاوسار
“The stirrup of hero Esfandiyar grew heavy in attack, and he roared wielding his ox-headed mace.”
#81
بیفشارد بر گُرز پولاد مشت
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ز قلب سپه گرد سیصد بکشت
“He clenched his iron fist upon his steel mace, and slew three hundred warriors from the heart of the host.”
#82
چنین گفت کز کین فرشیدورد
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ز دریا برانگیزم امروز گرد
“He proclaimed, 'To avenge the blood of Farshidvard, today I shall raise dust even from the depths of the sea!'”
#83
ازان پس سوی میمنه حمله برد
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عنان بارهٔ تیزتگ را سپرد
“Thereupon he charged toward the right wing of the enemy, giving free rein to his swift-footed steed.”
#84
صد و شست گرد از دلیران بکشت
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چو کهرم چنان دید بنمود پشت
“He struck down one hundred and sixty champions, until Kahram, witnessing this slaughter, turned his back and fled.”
#85
چنین گفت کاین کین خون نیاست
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کزو شاه را دل پر از کیمیاست
“He cried, 'This vengeance is for the ancestral blood, which fills the Shah's heart with noble resolve!'”
#86
عنان را بپیچید بر میسره
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زمین شد چو دریای خون یکسره
“He turned his reins toward the left flank, transforming the field into a seamless sea of blood.”
#87
بکشت از دلیران صد و شصت و پنج
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همه نامداران با تاج و گنج
“He cut down one hundred and sixty-five mighty warriors, all renowned nobles possessing crowns and treasure.”
#88
چنین گفت کاین کین آن سی و هشت
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گرامی برادر که اندر گذشت
“He declared, 'This vengeance is for those thirty-eight beloved brothers of mine who perished!'”
#89
چو ارجاسپ آن دید با گرگسار
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چنین گفت کز لشکر بی‌شمار
“When Arjasp beheld this alongside Gorgsar, he said, 'Of our host beyond counting,”
#90
همه کشته شد هرک جنگی بدند
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به پیش صف‌اندر درنگی بدند
“'All who were warriors and stood firm in the front ranks have now been slain!”
#91
ندانم تو خامش چرا مانده‌ای
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چنین داستانها چرا رانده‌ای
“'I know not why you remain silent, after boasting so grandly before!'”
#92
ز گفتار او تیز شد گرگسار
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بیامد به پیش صف کارزار
“Stung by these words, Gorgsar grew fierce and rode forth to the front line of combat.”
#93
گرفته کمان کیانی به چنگ
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یکی تیر پولاد پیکان خدنگ
“Grasping a royal bow in his hand, he notched a sharp steel-tipped poplar arrow.”
#94
چو نزدیک شد راند اندر کمان
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بزد بر بر و سینهٔ پهلوان
“Drawing near, he pulled the bowstring full length and struck the champion full upon the chest.”
#95
ز زین اندر آویخت اسفندیار
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بدان تا گمانی برد گرگسار
“Esfandiyar feigned collapse from his saddle, so that Gorgsar might believe”
#96
که آن تیر بگذشت بر جوشنش
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بخست آن کیانی بر روشنش
“That the arrow had pierced his armor and wounded his noble body and spirit.”
#97
یکی تیغ الماس گون برکشید
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همی خواست از تن سرش را برید
“Gorgsar drew a diamond-bright blade, intending to sever his head from his body.”
#98
بترسید اسفندیار از گزند
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ز فتراک بگشاد پیچان کمند
“Seeing his moment, Esfandiyar unfastened his coiled lasso from the saddle-bow.”
#99
به نام جهان‌آفرین کردگار
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بینداخت بر گردن گرگسار
“Invoking the name of the Creator of the World, he cast it over Gorgsar's neck.”
#100
به بند اندر آمد سر و گردنش
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بخاک اندر افگند لرزان تنش
“Gorgsar's head and neck were trapped in the loop, and his trembling body was dragged to the dust.”
#101
دو دست از پس پشت بستش چو سنگ
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گره زد به گردن برش پالهنگ
“He bound both hands behind his back as hard as stone, and tied a tight halter round his neck.”
#102
به لشکرگه آوردش از پیش صف
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کشان و ز خون بر لب آورده کف
“He dragged him from the battle-line into the camp, bleeding and foaming at the mouth.”
#103
فرستاد بدخواه را نزد شاه
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به دست همایون زرین کلاه
“He dispatched the foe to the King by the hand of the blessed, golden-crowned Homayoun.”
#104
چنین گفت کاین را به پرده سرای
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ببند و به کشتن مکن هیچ رای
“He bade him: 'Bind this captive in the royal tent, but do not resolve to execute him yet;”
#105
کنون تا کرا بد دهد کردگار
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که پیروز گردد ازین کارزار
“'Until we see to whom the Creator decrees defeat, and who shall emerge victorious from this conflict.'”
#106
وزان جایگه شد به آوردگاه
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به جنگ اندر آورد یکسر سپاه
“From that place he returned to the field and led his entire army once more into fight.”
#107
برانگیختند آتش کارزار
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هوا تیره گون شد ز گرد سوار
“They kindled the fires of battle anew, and the sky grew dark with the dust of horsemen.”
#108
چو ارجاسپ پیکار زان‌گونه دید
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ز غم پست گشت و دلش بردمید
“When Arjasp witnessed the combat turn thus, he was crushed with sorrow and his heart swelled with agony.”
#109
به جنگاوران گفت کهرم کجاست
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درفشش نه پیداست بر دست راست
“He asked his warriors, 'Where is Kahram? His banner is nowhere to be seen on the right hand!'”
#110
همان تیغ‌زن کندر شیرگیر
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که بگذاشتی نیزه بر کوه و تیر
“'Where is that lion-subduing champion whose spears and arrows could pierce mountains?'”
#111
به ارجاسپ گفتند کاسفندیار
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به رزم اندرون بود با گرگسار
“They answered Arjasp, 'Esfandiyar was engaged in fierce battle against Gorgsar;”
#112
ز تیغ دلیران هوا شد بنفش
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نه پیداست آن گرگ پیکر درفش
“'The sky turned violet from the flashing blades of brave men, and the wolf-emblazoned banner is seen no more.'”
#113
غمی شد در ارجاسپ را زان شگفت
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هیون خواست و راه بیابان گرفت
“Arjasp grew sorrowful at this marvel; he ordered swift dromedaries and fled into the desert.”
#114
خود و ویژگان بر هیونان مست
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برفتند و اسپان گرفته به دست
“He and his closest nobles mounted swift dromedaries and departed, leading their warhorses by hand.”
#115
سپه را بران رزمگه بر بماند
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خود و مهتران سوی خَلُّخ براند
“He abandoned his army upon the field of battle, and fled with his chieftains toward Khalukh.”
#116
خروشی برآمد ز اسفندیار
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بلرزید ز آواز او کوه و غار
“Esfandiyar uttered a mighty roar, so loud that the mountains and caves shook from his voice.”
#117
به ایرانیان گفت شمشیر جنگ
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مدارید خیره گرفته به چنگ
“He called out to the Iranians: "Do not hold your battle swords aimlessly in your hands!"”
#118
نیام از دل و خون دشمن کنید
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ز تورانیان کوه قارن کنید
“"Make your scabbards out of the hearts and blood of the enemy, and build a mountain of fallen Turanians like Mount Qaran!"”
#119
بیفشارد ران لشکر کینه‌خواه
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سپاه اندر آمد به پیش سپاه
“He spurred his charger, leading the vengeful army, and army clashed directly against army.”
#120
به خون غرقه شد خاک و سنگ و گیا
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بگشتی بخون گر بدی آسیا
“The earth, stones, and grass were drowned in blood; had a millstone been present, it would have turned powered by blood.”
#121
همه دشت پا و بر و پشت بود
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بریده سر و تیغ در مشت بود
“The entire plain was covered with severed legs, chests, and backs, with decapitated heads and swords still gripped in fists.”
#122
سواران جنگی همی تاختند
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به کالا گرفتن نپرداختند
“The warrior horsemen kept charging forward, paying no heed to gathering spoils of war.”
#123
چو ترکان شنیدند کارجاسپ رفت
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همی پوستشان بر تن از غم بکفت
“When the Turks heard that Arjasp had fled, their skins split upon their bodies with grief.”
#124
کسی را که بد باره بگریختند
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دگر تیغ و جوشن فرو ریختند
“Those who possessed steeds fled, while the rest dropped their swords and armor.”
#125
به زنهار اسفندیار آمدند
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همه دیده چون جویبار آمدند
“They came to Esfandiyar seeking quarter, tears streaming from their eyes like rushing streams.”
#126
بریشان ببخشود زورآزمای
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ازان پس نیفگند کس را ز پای
“The mighty champion took pity on them, and from that moment onward, he struck down no more foes.”
#127
ز خون نیا دل بی‌آزار کرد
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سری را بریشان نگهدار کرد
“He satisfied his heart for the blood of his grandfather, and spared their lives from destruction.”
#128
خود و لشکر آمد به نزدیک شاه
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پر از خون بر و تیغ و رومی کلاه
“He and his army returned to the King, their chests, swords, and Roman helmets drenched in blood.”
#129
ز خون در کفش خنجر افسرده بود
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بر و کتفش از جوش آزرده بود
“The dagger in his grip was congealed with dried blood, and his chest and shoulders were sore from the heavy armor.”
#130
بشستند شمشیر و کفش به شیر
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کشیدند بیرون ز خفتانش تیر
“They washed his sword and hand with milk, and pulled out the arrows embedded in his mail.”
#131
به آب اندر آمد سر و تن بشست
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جهانجوی شادان دل و تن درست
“Then he entered the water and cleansed his body and head; the world-conqueror was joyful of heart and sound in body.”
#132
یکی جامهٔ سوکواران بخواست
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بیامد بر داور داد و راست
“He called for mourning garments, and approached the just and righteous Judge of all.”
#133
نیایش همی کرد خود با پدر
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بران آفرینندهٔ دادگر
“Side by side with his father, he offered up prayers and praise to the just Creator.”
#134
یکی هفته بر پیش یزدان پاک
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همی بود گشتاسپ با درد و باک
“For a whole week before God Almighty, Goshtasp remained in sorrow and fearful reverence.”
#135
به هشتم به جا آمد اسفندیار
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بیامد به درگاه او گرگسار
“On the eighth day, Esfandiyar took his place, and Gargasar was brought before his throne.”
#136
ز شیرین روان دل شده ناامید
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تن از بیم لرزان چو از باد بید
“His heart despaired of his sweet life, and his body trembled with fear like a willow in the wind.”
#137
بدو گفت شاها تو از خون من
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ستایش نیابی به هر انجمن
“He said to him: "O King, by shedding my blood, you will gain no praise in any assembly."”
#138
یکی بنده باشم بپیشت بپای
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همیشه به نیکی ترا رهنمای
“"I shall stand before you as a humble servant, forever guiding you toward good fortune."”
#139
به هر بد که آید زبونی کنم
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به رویین دژت رهنمونی کنم
“"I will submit to any hardship that arises, and I will guide you straight to the Brazen Fortress."”
#140
بفرمود تا بند بر دست و پای
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ببردند بازش به پرده سرای
“He ordered that, still bound hand and foot, he be taken back to the royal tents.”
#141
به لشکر گه آمد که ارجاسپ بود
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که ریزندها خون لهراسپ بود
“Then he went to the camp where Arjasp had pitched his tents—the very place where the blood of Lohrasp had been spilled.”
#142
ببخشید زان رزمگه خواسته
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سوار و پیاده شد آراسته
“He distributed spoils from that battlefield, so that both horsemen and foot soldiers were richly equipped.”
#143
سران و اسیران که آورده بود
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بکشت آن کزو لشکر آزرده بود
“Among the leaders and captives brought before him, he executed those who had inflicted harm upon his army.”