When King Ardashir ascended the imperial throne of Iran, the glorious light of divine grace returned to illuminate the realm. In the imperial court, a venerable elder named Khorrad—whose tongue was steeped in truth and whose soul overflowed with justice—stepped into the royal presence. Bowing before the monarch, he unleashed a majestic stream of praises and prayers, wishing the king eternal life, unending victory, and supreme gladness upon the crown and throne for as long as time should endure.
Khorrad proclaimed that Ardashir’s majestic justice had reached such cosmic height that even the beasts of the wilderness and the birds of the air stood aligned in reverence, while the rulers of every corner of the earth bowed before his sovereignty. He declared that human speech faltered in capturing the full measure of the king's fairness, for justice was the very foundation of Ardashir's spirit. The people, he recounted, gave boundless thanks to the Almighty for being granted life under so righteous a ruler, hungering only for the sight of his face and the warmth of his words.
Furthermore, Khorrad recounted how the King had barred the paths of all aggressors—from the frontiers of India to the lands of China—bringing a definitive end to pillage, turmoil, and the clamor of war. Ardashir had laid down such deep foundations of justice in the soil of Iran that generations unborn would thrive beneath its blessing. Through his divine wisdom, even ancient minds were renewed, and the intellect of the world was illuminated. Khorrad hailed Ardashir as the very garment of Divine Fortune bestowed upon the royal crown, praying that the world would forever remain united under his wise command and the shadow of his protective wing.
#1
چو بر تخت بنشست شاه اردشیر
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بشد پیش گاهش یکی مرد پیر
“When King Ardashir sat upon the imperial throne, an elder man approached his royal presence.”
#2
کجا نام آن پیر خراد بود
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زبان و روانش پر از داد بود
“The name of that venerable elder was Khorrad; his speech and soul were filled with justice.”
#3
چنین داد پاسخ که ای شهریار
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انوشه بدی تا بود روزگار
“He spoke thus in praise: 'O Monarch, may you be immortal for as long as time endures!'”
#4
همیشه بوی شاد و پیروزبخت
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به تو شادمان کشور و تاج و تخت
“'May you forever be joyful and victorious; may the country, crown, and throne rejoice through you.'”
#5
به جایی رسیدی که مرغ و دده
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زنند از پس و پیش تختت رده
“'You have attained such majesty that bird and beast stand in ranks before and behind your throne.'”
#6
بزرگ جهان از کران تا کران
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سرافراز بر تاجور مهتران
“'Greatest of the world from realm to realm, exalted over all crowned sovereigns.'”
#7
که داند صفت کردن از داد تو
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که داد و بزرگیست بنیاد تو
“'Who can truly depict your justice, when justice and greatness are your very foundation?'”
#8
همان آفرین در فزایش کنیم
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خدای جهان را نیایش کنیم
“'We continually offer praise and give thanks to the Creator of the universe,'”
#9
که ما زنده اندر زمان توایم
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به هر کار نیکی گمان توایم
“'That we are alive in your era, expecting only good deeds from your rule.'”
#10
خریدار دیدار چهر ترا
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همان خوب گفتار و مهر ترا
“'Eager to gaze upon your face, to hear your goodly speech, and to feel your loving-kindness.'”
#11
تو ایمن بوی کز تو ما ایمنیم
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مبادا که پیمان تو بشکنیم
“'May you be safe, for through you we are secure; never may we break our covenant with you.'”
#12
تو بستی ره بدسگالان ما
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ز هند و ز چین و همالان ما
“'You have blocked the path of our malevolent foes—from India, China, and all rival realms.'”
#13
پراگنده شد غارت و جنگ و موش
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نیاید همی جوش دشمن به گوش
“'Pillage, war, and strife are scattered; no longer is the clamor of enemies heard.'”
#14
بماناد این شاه تا جاودان
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همیشه سر و کار با موبدان
“'May this king reign forever, ever holding counsel with the wise Mobads.'”
#15
نه کس چون تو دارد ز شاهان خرد
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نه اندیشه از رای تو بگذرد
“'None among kings possesses wisdom like yours; no thought can surpass your prudent judgment.'”
#16
پیی برفگندی به ایران ز داد
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که فرزند ما باشد از داد شاد
“'You have laid a foundation of justice in Iran, so that our children shall rejoice in fairness.'”
#17
به جایی رسیدی هم‌اندر سخن
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که نو شد ز رای تو مرد کهن
“'You have attained such wisdom in discourse that even the old man is made young by your counsel.'”
#18
خردها فزون شد ز گفتار تو
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جهان گشت روشن به دیدار تو
“'Wisdom has grown through your speech; the world has turned luminous by your presence.'”
#19
بدین انجمن هرک دارد نژاد
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به تو شادمانند وز داد شاد
“'In this assembly, everyone of noble lineage is joyful through you and gladdened by your justice.'”
#20
توی خلعت ایزدی بخت را
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کلاه و کمر بستن و تخت را
“'You are the divine robe of honour unto fortune itself, to the wearing of crown and belt, and to the throne.'”
#21
بماناد این شاه با مهر و داد
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ندارد جهان چون تو خسرو به یاد
“'May this king remain with loving-kindness and justice; the world recalls no monarch like you.'”
#22
جهان یکسر از رای وز فر تست
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خنک آنک در سایهٔ پر تست
“'The entire world exists through your wisdom and divine grace; fortunate is he who sits under your shadow.'”
#23
همیشه سر تخت جای تو باد
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جهان زیر فرمان و رای تو باد
“'May the head of the throne forever be your seat; may the world abide under your command and counsel.'”