#1
تهی شد ز کینه سر کینه دار
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گریزان همی رفت سوی حصار
“The heart of the vengeful prince was emptied of malice as he fled in terror toward his fortress.”
#2
پس اندر سپاه منوچهر شاه
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دمان و دنان برگرفتند راه
“Behind him, the host of King Manuchehr charged forward, roaring and thunderous in pursuit.”
#3
چو شد سلم تا پیش دریا کنار
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ندید آنچه کشتی برآن رهگذار
“When Salm reached the shore of the sea, he found no ships awaiting him along the coastal pass.”
#4
چنان شد ز بس کشته و خسته دشت
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که پوینده را راه دشوار گشت
“The plain was so strewn with the fallen and wounded that the path became treacherous for any traveler.”
#5
پر از خشم و پر کینه سالار نو
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نشست از بر چرمهٔ تیزرو
“Filled with wrath and eagerness for vengeance, the new commander mounted his swift grey charger.”
#6
بیفگند برگستوان و بتاخت
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به گرد سپه چرمه اندر نشاخت
“He cast off his horse's armor to gain speed and spurred the charger around the army.”
#7
رسید آنگهی تنگ در شاه روم
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خروشید کای مرد بیداد شوم
“He drew close upon the King of Rum and shouted: 'O villainous and ill-fated man!'”
#8
بکشتی برادر ز بهر کلاه
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کله یافتی چند پویی براه
“'You slew your brother for the sake of a crown! You found your crown, so why do you now flee along the road?'”
#9
کنون تاجت آوردم ای شاه و تخت
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به بار آمد آن خسروانی درخت
“'Now I have brought you your crown and throne, O King! The royal tree has yielded its fruit!'”
#10
زتاج بزرگی گریزان مشو
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فریدونت گاهی بیاراست نو
“'Flee not from the crown of greatness; Fereydun has adorned a new throne for you!'”
#11
درختی که پروردی آمد به بار
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بیابی هم اکنون برش در کنار
“'The tree that you nurtured has now borne fruit; you shall straightway receive its harvest at your side!'”
#12
اگر بار خارست خود کشته‌ای
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و گر پرنیانست خود رشته‌ای
“'If its fruit be thorns, you yourself sowed them; if it be silk, you yourself spun it!'”
#13
همی تاخت اسپ اندرین گفت‌گوی
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یکایک به تنگی رسید اندر اوی
“As he spoke these words he urged his horse forward until he closed in upon him.”
#14
یکی تیغ زد زود بر گردنش
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بدو نیمه شد خسروانی تنش
“He swiftly struck a sword upon his neck, cleaving his royal body in two halves.”
#15
بفرمود تا سرش برداشتند
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به نیزه به ابر اندر افراشتند
“He ordered his head to be severed and raised high upon a spear toward the clouds.”
#16
بماندند لشکر شگفت اندر اوی
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ازان زور و آن بازوی جنگجوی
“The army stood in utter wonder at his strength and the power of his warrior arm.”
#17
همه لشکر سلم همچون رمه
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که بپراگند روزگار دمه
“The entire army of Salm became like a flock scattered by a winter blizzard.”
#18
برفتند یکسر گروها گروه
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پراگنده در دشت و دریا و کوه
“They fled in scattered bands across the plains, seas, and mountains.”
#19
یکی پرخرد مرد پاکیزه مغز
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که بودش زبان پر ز گفتار نغز
“A wise man of clear mind, whose tongue was filled with sweet and polished speech,”
#20
بگفتند تا زی منوچهر شاه
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شود گرم و باشد زبان سپاه
“Was chosen to go swiftly to King Manuchehr and act as the voice of the army.”
#21
بگوید که گفتند ما کهتریم
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زمین جز به فرمان او نسپریم
“To say: 'We said that we are your humble servants, and shall tread the earth only by your command.'”
#22
گروهی خداوند بر چارپای
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گروهی خداوند کشت و سرای
“'Some of us are owners of cattle, and some are tillers of the soil and keepers of homes.'”
#23
سپاهی بدین رزمگاه آمدیم
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نه بر آرزو کینه خواه آمدیم
“'We came to this battlefield as conscripted soldiers, not out of our own desire for vengeance.'”
#24
کنون سر به سر شاه را بنده‌ایم
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دل و جان به مهر وی آگنده‌ایم
“'Now we are all servants to the King, our hearts and souls filled with devotion to him.'”
#25
گرش رای جنگ است و خون ریختن
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نداریم نیروی آویختن
“'If his will be war and the shedding of blood, we have no power left to fight.'”
#26
سران یکسره پیش شاه آوریم
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بر او سر بیگناه آوریم
“'We shall bring all our leaders before the King, presenting our innocent heads to him.'”
#27
براند هر آن کام کو را هواست
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برین بیگنه جان ما پادشاست
“'Let him execute whatever desire he holds; he is sovereign over our blameless lives.'”
#28
بگفت این سخن مرد بسیار هوش
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سپهدار خیره بدو دادگوش
“When the sagacious envoy spoke these words, the general listened carefully and intently.”
#29
چنین داد پاسخ که من کام خویش
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به خاک افگنم برکشم نام خویش
“He gave answer: 'I shall cast my own desire into the dust and exalt only a worthy name.'”
#30
هر آن چیز کان نز ره ایزدیست
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از آهرمنی گر ز دست بدیست
“'Whatever comes not from the Divine path is of Ahriman and the hand of evil.'”
#31
سراسر ز دیدار من دور باد
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بدی را تن دیو رنجور باد
“'May all such things be far from my sight, and may the body of the demon of evil suffer pain!'”
#32
شما گر همه کینه‌دار منید
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وگر دوستدارید و یار منید
“'Whether you were all my vengeful foes, or whether you are now my friends and allies,'”
#33
چو پیروزگر دادمان دستگاه
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گنه کار پیدا شد از بیگناه
“'Since the Victorious God has granted us power, the guilty are now made distinct from the innocent.'”
#34
کنون روز دادست بیداد شد
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سران را سر از کشتن آزاد شد
“'Now is the day of justice and tyranny is past; the heads of your leaders are freed from slaughter.'”
#35
همه مهر جویید و افسون کنید
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ز تن آلت جنگ بیرون کنید
“'Seek affection, speak mild words, and strip off your armors of war.'”
#36
خروشی بر آمد ز پرده سرای
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که ای پهلوانان فرخنده رای
“A cry echoed from the royal pavilion: 'O auspicious and wise champions!'”
#37
ازین پس به خیره مریزید خون
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که بخت جفاپیشگان شد نگون
“'Shed blood no more in vain, for the fortune of the oppressive has turned upside down!'”
#38
همه آلت لشکر و ساز جنگ
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ببردند نزدیک پور پشنگ
“They brought all the military gear and war implements before the son of Pashang.”
#39
سپهبد منوچهر بنواختشان
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براندازه بر پایگه ساختشان
“General Manuchehr treated them with grace, granting each a place according to his rank.”
#40
سوی دژ فرستاد شیروی را
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جهاندیده مرد جهانجوی را
“He sent Shiruy to the fortress—that experienced man who sought the world.”
#41
بفرمود کان خواسته برگرای
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نگه کن همه هر چه یابی به جای
“He commanded him: 'Gather that wealth and guard everything you find in its place.'”
#42
به پیلان گردونکش آن خواسته
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به درگاه شاه‌آور آراسته
“'Load that wealth upon chariot-drawing elephants and bring it arrayed to the King's court.'”
#43
بفرمود تا کوس رویین و نای
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زدند و فرو هشت پرده سرای
“He commanded the bronze drums and pipes to sound, and the royal tents were taken down.”
#44
سپه را ز دریا به هامون کشید
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ز هامون سوی آفریدون کشید
“He led the army from the sea toward the plain, and from the plain back toward Fereydun.”
#45
چو آمد به نزدیک تمیشه باز
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نیا را بدیدار او بد نیاز
“When he returned near Tamisheh, his grandsire was yearning to behold his face.”
#46
برآمد ز در نالهٔ کر نای
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سراسر بجنبید لشکر ز جای
“From the royal gates arose the blare of brass trumpets, and the entire army stirred and marched from its place.”
#47
همه پشت پیلان ز پیروزه تخت
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بیاراست سالار پیروز بخت
“The fortune-favored leader adorned the backs of all the war-elephants with turquoise-studded thrones.”
#48
چه با مهد زرین به دیبای چین
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بگوهر بیاراسته همچنین
“With golden litters draped in Chinese silk, studded with precious gems, they decorated the procession.”
#49
چه با گونه گونه درفشان درفش
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جهانی شده سرخ و زرد و بنفش
“And with colorful, glittering banners waving, the whole world seemed transformed into red, yellow, and violet.”
#50
ز دریای گیلان چو ابر سیاه
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دمادم بساری رسید آن سپاه
“From the Sea of Gilan like a dark cloud, the army advanced continuously until it reached the city of Sari.”
#51
چو آمد بنزدیک شاه آن سپاه
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فریدون پذیره بیامد براه
“When that army drew near the monarch, Fereydoun came forth upon the road to welcome them.”
#52
همه گیل مردان چو شیر یله
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ابا طوق زرین و مشکین کله
“All the men of Gilan were like untamed lions, wearing golden torcs and black caps perfumed with musk.”
#53
پس پشت شاه اندر ایرانیان
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دلیران و هر یک چو شیر ژیان
“Behind the king marched the Iranian brave, valiant warriors, each like a raging lion.”
#54
به پیش سپاه اندرون پیل و شیر
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پس ژنده پیلان یلان دلیر
“In the vanguard of the host walked elephants and lions, followed by fearless heroes behind the giant pachyderms.”
#55
درفش درفشان چو آمد پدید
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سپاه منوچهر صف بر کشید
“As the resplendent banner came into view, Manuchehr's host drew up in ranks of honor.”
#56
پیاده شد از باره سالار نو
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درخت نوآیین پر از بار نو
“The new sovereign dismounted from his steed—a newly blooming tree laden with fresh fruit.”
#57
زمین را ببوسید و کرد آفرین
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بران تاج و تخت و کلاه و نگین
“He kissed the ground and paid homage to the royal crown, throne, cap, and signet ring.”
#58
فریدونش فرمود تا برنشست
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ببوسید و بسترد رویش به دست
“Fereydoun bade him remount, kissed his brow, and gently wiped his face with his hand.”
#59
پس آنگه سوی آسمان کرد روی
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که ای دادگر داور راست‌گوی
“Then Fereydoun turned his face toward the heavens, saying, 'O Just Sovereign and Truthful Judge!'”
#60
تو گفتی که من دادگر داورم
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به سختی ستم دیده را یاورم
“'Thou hast promised: I am the righteous Judge, and in times of distress I help the oppressed.'”
#61
همم داد دادی و هم داوری
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همم تاج دادی هم انگشتری
“'Thou hast granted me both justice and vindication, and bestowed upon me both the royal crown and signet ring.'”
#62
بفرمود پس تا منوچهر شاه
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نشست از بر تخت زر با کلاه
“He then commanded King Manuchehr to seat himself upon the golden throne wearing the royal crown.”
#63
سپهدار شیروی با خواسته
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به درگاه شاه آمد آراسته
“Shiruy, the grand commander, arrived arrayed in splendor at the royal court, bearing immense wealth.”
#64
بفرمود پس تا منوچهر شاه
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ببخشید یکسر همه با سپاه
“King Manuchehr then gave orders that all those riches be distributed entirely among the troops.”
#65
چو این کرده شد روز برگشت بخت
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بپژمرد برگ کیانی درخت
“When this was done, fortune turned away its face, and the leaves of the royal tree withered.”
#66
کرانه گزید از بر تاج و گاه
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نهاده بر خود سر هر سه شاه
“He stepped away from throne and crown, keeping near him the severed heads of all three of his kingly sons.”
#67
پر از خون دل و پر ز گریه دو روی
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چنین تا زمانه سرآمد بروی
“With a heart full of grief and a face wet with tears, he lived on until time ran its course for him.”
#68
فریدون شد و نام ازو ماند باز
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برآمد برین روزگار دراز
“Fereydoun passed away and only his name remained; and long ages have sped since that day.”
#69
همان نیکنامی به و راستی
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که کرد ای پسر سود برکاستی
“Only good name and truth endure; for who, O son, ever gained profit from wrongdoing?”
#70
منوچهر بنهاد تاج کیان
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بزنار خونین ببستش میان
“Manuchehr laid aside the royal crown and girded his waist with a bloody belt of mourning.”
#71
برآیین شاهان یکی دخمه کرد
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چه از زر سرخ و چه از لاژورد
“Following the ancient royal rites, he built a tomb adorned with red gold and lapis lazuli.”
#72
نهادند زیر اندرش تخت عاج
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بیاویختند از بر عاج تاج
“They placed an ivory throne beneath him, and suspended the crown above that throne of ivory.”
#73
بپدرود کردنش رفتند پیش
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چنان چون بود رسم آیین و کیش
“The mourners came forward to bid him farewell, just as prescribed by ancient faith and custom.”
#74
در دخمه بستند بر شهریار
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شد آن ارجمند از جهان زار و خوار
“They sealed the portal of the tomb upon the monarch; thus that noble king departed wretchedly from this world.”
#75
جهانا سراسر فسوسی و باد
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بتو نیست مرد خردمند شاد
“O world! Thou art entirely delusion and empty wind; no wise man ever places his joy in thee!”