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Heroic Era (Kianian)

Eskandar

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Alexander's Ultimatum to King Fur of India and the Messenger's Arrival
#1
ز میلاد چون باد لشکر براند
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به قنوج شد گنجش آنجا بماند
“Swift as the wind, he drove his host from Milad, advancing to Kannauj while leaving his treasures behind.”
#2
چو آورد لشکر به نزدیک فور
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یکی نامه فرمود پر جنگ و شور
“When he brought his army close to Fur, he ordered a letter written, brimful of war and fervor.”
#3
ز شاهنشه اسکندر فیلقوس
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فروزندهٔ آتش و نعم و بوس
“"From the King of Kings, Alexander son of Philip, brightener of the fire, dispenser of bounties and honors—”
#4
سوی فور هندی سپهدار هند
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بلند اختر و لشکر آرای سند
“To Fur the Indian, lord of India, high-starred ruler and arrayer of the hosts of Sind.”
#5
سر نامه کرد آفرین خدای
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کجا بود و باشد همیشه به جای
“The letter opened with praise of God, who ever was and ever shall remain.”
#6
کسی را که او کرد پیروزبخت
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بماند بدو کشور و تاج و تخت
“Whomever God grants a victorious destiny, the crown, throne, and realm shall endure in his grasp.”
#7
گرش خوار گیرد بماند نژند
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نتابد برو آفتاب بلند
“But if God humbles a man, he is left sorrowful, and the radiant sun shall shine upon him no more.”
#8
شنیدی همانا که یزدان پاک
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چه دادست ما را بدین تیره خاک
“You have surely heard what the Pure God has bestowed upon us in this dark world of dust:”
#9
ز پیروزی و بخت وز فرهی
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ز دیهیم وز تخت شاهنشهی
“Of victory, good fortune, divine glory (farr), the imperial diadem, and the royal throne.”
#10
نماند همی روز ما بگذرد
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کسی دیگر آید کزو بر خورد
“Yet our days do not endure, for life passes away, and another shall come to reap its fruits.”
#11
همی نام کوشم که ماند نه ننگ
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بدین مرکز ماه و پرگار تنگ
“Therefore I strive for a glorious name to abide rather than shame, in this narrow compass beneath the moon.”
#12
چو این نامه آرند نزدیک تو
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بی‌آزار کن رای تاریک تو
“When they bring this missive before you, purge your dark mind of malice and pride.”
#13
ز تخت بلندی به اسپ اندر آی
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مزن رای با موبد و رهنمای
“Dismount from your high throne, mount your horse, and consult neither priest nor counselor.”
#14
ز ما ایمنی خواه و چاره مساز
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که بر چاره‌گر کار گردد دراز
“Seek safety and pardon from us, and plot no schemes; for the schemer's path grows long and full of woe.”
#15
ز فرمان اگر یک زمان بگذری
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بلندی گزینی و کنداوری
“If for even a moment you disobey my command, choosing pride and arrogant bravery,”
#16
بیارم چو آتش سپاهی گران
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گزیده دلیران کنداوران
“I shall bring a massive army swift as raging fire, filled with chosen warriors and brave champions.”
#17
چو من باسواران بیایم به جنگ
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پشیمانی آید ترا زین درنگ
“When I arrive at the head of my horsemen to do battle, you will wallow in regret for this delay."”
#18
چو زین باره گفتارها سخته شد
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نویسنده از نامه پردخته شد
“When these weightly words were thoroughly weighed and uttered, the scribe completed the royal letter.”
#19
نهادند مهر سکندر به روی
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بجستند پیدا یکی نامجوی
“They affixed Alexander's signet upon it, and sought out a renowned and noble ambassador.”
#20
فرستاده شاهش به نزدیک فور
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گهی رزم گفتی گهی بزم و سور
“The king dispatched him to Fur—an envoy skilled in speaking both of battle and of royal banquets.”
#21
فرستاده آمد به درگه فراز
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بگفتند با فور گردن فراز
“The envoy arrived at the royal gate, and his arrival was announced to the proud and lofty Fur.”
#22
جهاندیده را پیش او خواندند
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بر تخت نزدیک بنشاندند
“They summoned the experienced traveler before the king, and seated him close beside the throne.”

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