#1
ز درگاه پرده فروهشت شاه
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به یک هفته کس را ندادند راه
“The King lowered the court's curtain, and for a full week, no one was granted admittance.”
#2
جهاندار زرین یکی تخت کرد
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دو کرسی ز پیروزه و لاژورد
“The ruler of the world prepared a golden throne, flanked by two chairs of turquoise and lapis lazuli.”
#3
یکی تاج پرگوهر شاهوار
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دو یاره یکی طوق گوهرنگار
“A regal crown studded with jewels, two armlets, and a gem-adorned collar were prepared.”
#4
همه جامهٔ خسروانی به زر
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درو بافته چند گونه گهر
“Royal garments woven all of gold, inlaid with diverse kinds of precious gems.”
#5
نشسته ستاره‌شمر پیش شاه
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ز اختر همی کرد روزی نگاه
“The astrologer sat before the ruler, scanning the stars to find an auspicious day.”
#6
به شهریور بهمن از بامداد
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جهاندار داراب را بار داد
“At dawn on the day of Shahrivar in the month of Bahman, the world-possessor granted audience to Darab.”
#7
یکی جام پر سرخ یاقوت کرد
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یکی دیگری پر ز یاقوت زرد
“She filled one goblet with deep red rubies, and another with shining yellow rubies.”
#8
چو آمد به نزدیک ایوان فراز
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همای آمد از دور و بردش نماز
“As Darab drew near the palace, Homay came from afar and bowed low in reverence before him.”
#9
برافشاند آن گوهر شاهوار
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فرو ریخت از دیده خون برکنار
“She showered those royal gems upon him, while tears of blood poured down her cheeks.”
#10
پسر را گرفت اندر آغوش تنگ
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ببوسید و ببسود رویش به چنگ
“She clasped her son tightly in a warm embrace, kissing his face and touching it affectionately.”
#11
بیاورد و بر تخت زرین نشاند
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دو چشمش ز دیدار او خیره ماند
“She brought him forward and seated him upon the golden throne, her eyes dazzled by his countenance.”
#12
چو داراب بر تخت شاهی نشست
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همای آمد و تاج شاهی به دست
“As Darab took his seat upon the royal throne, Homay approached holding the crown of kingship in her hands.”
#13
بیاورد و بر تارک او نهاد
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جهان را به دیهیم او مژده داد
“She brought the crown and set it upon his head, heralding his sovereignty to all the world.”
#14
چو از تاج دارا فروزش گرفت
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هما اندران کار پوزش گرفت
“As the crown reflected its luster upon Darab, Homay began to offer her humble apologies for past events.”
#15
به داراب گفت آنچ اندر گذشت
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چنان دان که بر ما همه بادگشت
“She said to Darab: 'All that has transpired in the past—consider it as blown away by the wind.'”
#16
جوانی و گنج آمد و رای زن
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پدر مرده و شاه بی‌رای‌زن
“'Youth, wealth, and bad counsel coincided; my father was dead, and I was a monarch lacking wise advisors.'”
#17
اگر بد کند زو مگیر آن به دست
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که جز تخت هرگز مبادت نشست
“'If she did wrong, hold it not against her; may you sit nowhere else but upon the throne of power.'”
#18
چنین داد پاسخ به مادر جوان
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که تو هستی از گوهر پهلوان
“The youth answered his mother: 'You are of the bloodline of champion heroes!'”
#19
نباشد شگفت ار دل آید به جوش
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به یک بد تو چندین چه داری خروش
“'It is no wonder if the heart boils with emotion; why raise such a clamor over a single mistake?'”
#20
جهان‌آفرین از تو خشنود باد
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دل بدسگالانت پر دود باد
“'May the Creator of the World be pleased with you, and may the hearts of your ill-wishers be consumed with smoke!'”
#21
ز من یادگاری بود این سخن
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که هرگز نگردد به دفتر کهن
“'Let these words remain as a lasting memory from me, one that shall never grow ancient in the scrolls of time.'”
#22
برو آفرین کرد فرخ همای
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که تا جای باشد تو بادی به جای
“Blessed Homay praised him, praying: 'So long as the world endures, may you stand firm in your domain.'”
#23
بفرمود تا موبد موبدان
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بخواند ز هر کشوری بخردان
“She commanded the Chief Mobad to gather the wise men from every country and province.”
#24
هم از لشکر آنکس که بد نامدار
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سرافراز شیران خنجرگزار
“Along with all the renowned figures of the army—the exalted, dagger-wielding lions of battle.”
#25
بفرمود تا خواندند آفرین
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به شاهی بران نامدار زمین
“She ordered them all to chant blessings upon the reign of this illustrious ruler of the earth.”
#26
چو بر تاج شاه آفرین خواندند
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بران تخت بر گوهر افشاندند
“When they had pronounced blessings upon the king's crown, they scattered precious jewels over the throne.”
#27
بگفت آنک اندر نهان کرده بود
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ازان کرده بسیار غم خورده بود
“She then revealed that which she had kept hidden, over which she had suffered long and bitter grief.”
#28
بدانید کز بهمن شهریار
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جزین نیست اندر جهان یادگار
“'Know ye all that in this world, there is no heir or memorial left of King Bahman save for him!'”
#29
به فرمان او رفت باید همه
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که او چون شبانست و گردان رمه
“'All must obey his royal command, for he is the shepherd and the heroes are his flock.'”
#30
بزرگی و شاهی و لشکر وراست
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بدو کرد باید همی پشت راست
“'To him belong greatness, kingship, and the army; upon him all must place their trust and support.'”
#31
به شادی خروشی برآمد ز کاخ
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که نورسته دیدند فرخنده شاخ
“A cry of joy resounded throughout the palace as they beheld this newly sprouted, blessed branch of royalty.”
#32
ببردند چندان ز هر سو نثار
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که شد ناپدید اندران شهریار
“They brought such immense tribute from every side that the monarch was completely hidden beneath the gifts.”
#33
جهان پر شد از شادمانی و داد
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کسی را نیامد ازان رنج یاد
“The world was filled with joy and justice, and no one remembered past sorrows or trials.”
#34
همای آن زمان گفت با موبدان
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که ای نامور باگهر بخردان
“Homay then addressed the Mobads, saying: 'O noble and wise elders of pure lineage...'”
#35
به سی و دو سال آنک کردم به رنج
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سپردم بدو پادشاهی و گنج
“'That which I ruled with labor for thirty-two years, I now hand over to him—both kingship and treasure.'”
#36
شما شاد باشید و فرمان برید
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ابی رای او یک نفس مشمرید
“'Be joyful and obey his decrees; count not a single breath as rightful without his counsel.'”
#37
چو داراب از تخت کی گشت شاد
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به آرام دیهیم بر سر نهاد
“When Darab rejoiced upon the Kayanid throne, he set the royal crown serenely upon his head.”
#38
زن گازر و گازر آمد دوان
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بگفتند کای شهریار جوان
“The washerman and his wife came running, calling out: 'O noble young monarch!'”
#39
نشست کیی بر تو فرخنده باد
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سر بدسگالان تو کنده باد
“'May your royal seating be blessed, and may the heads of your enemies be severed!'”
#40
بفرمود داراب ده بدره زر
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بیارند پرمایه جامی گهر
“Darab ordered ten purses of gold to be brought, along with a precious goblet filled with jewels.”
#41
ز هر جامه‌ای تخته فرمود پنج
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بدادند آنرا که او دید رنج
“He commanded five bolts of every fine garment to be given to the one who had endured hardship for his sake.”
#42
بدو گفت کای گازر پیشه‌دار
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همیشه روان را به اندیشه دار
“He said to him: 'O tradesman washerman! Keep your soul ever alert in thought,'”
#43
مگر زاب صندوق یابی یکی
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چو دارا بدو اندرون کودکی
“'Perchance you may catch another chest from the river, carrying a child like Dara inside!'”
#44
برفتند یک لب پر از آفرین
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ز دادار بر شهریار زمین
“They departed with lips overflowing with blessings from the Creator upon the monarch of the world.”
#45
کنون اختر گازر اندرگذشت
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به دکان شد و برد اشنان به دشت
“Now the washerman's star of fortune had set; he returned to his shop and carried soap-wort to the fields.”