#1
چو سال اندر آمد به هفتاد و هشت
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جهاندار بیدار بیمار گشت
“When seventy and eight years had passed over him, the vigilant King of the World fell ill.”
#2
بفرمود تا رفت شاپور پیش
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ورا پندها داد ز اندازه بیش
“He commanded Shapur to come before him, and bestowed counsel upon him beyond measure.”
#3
بدانست کامد به نزدیک مرگ
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همی زرد خواهد شدن سبز برگ
“He realized that death was near at hand, and that his green leaf was about to turn yellow.”
#4
بدو گفت کاین عهد من یاددار
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همه گفت بدگوی را باددار
“He said to him: 'Keep this covenant of mine in mind, and cast all the words of slanderers to the wind.”
#5
سخنهای من چون شنودی بورز
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مگر بازدانی ز ناارز ارز
“Put my words into practice when you hear them, so that you may discern the valuable from the worthless.”
#6
جهان راست کردم به شمشیر داد
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نگه داشتم ارج مرد نژاد
“I made the world righteous through the sword of justice, and preserved the dignity of noble lineage.”
#7
چو کار جهان مر مرا گشت راست
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فزون شد زمین زندگانی بکاست
“When the affairs of the world became righteous for me, my earthly span diminished as my realm grew.”
#8
ازان پس که بسیار بردیم رنج
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به رنج اندرون گرد کردیم گنج
“After we endured immense toil, amidst that hardship we amassed treasures.”
#9
شما را همان رنج پیشست و ناز
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زمانی نشیب و زمانی فراز
“Before you lies that same toil and pleasure; a time of decline, and a time of ascent.”
#10
چنین است کردار گردان سپهر
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گهی درد پیش آردت گاه مهر
“Such is the manner of the turning sky: at times it brings pain, and at times affection.”
#11
گهی بخت گردد چو اسپی شموس
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به نعم اندرون زفتی آردت و بوس
“At times fortune turns like a stubborn steed, bringing stinginess and affliction amidst abundance.”
#12
زمانی یکی باره‌ای ساخته
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ز فرهختگی سر برافراخته
“And at times it is like a well-trained steed, holding its head high in nobility.”
#13
بدان ای پسر کاین سرای فریب
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ندارد ترا شادمان بی‌نهیب
“Know, O son, that this house of deceit will not leave you joyful without fear.”
#14
نگهدار تن باش و آن خرد
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چو خواهی که روزت به بد نگذرد
“Guard your body and your intellect if you wish your day not to pass in evil.”
#15
چو بر دین کند شهریار آفرین
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برادر شود شهریاری و دین
“When the sovereign bestows praise upon faith, sovereignty and faith become brothers.”
#16
نه بی‌تخت شاهیست دینی به پای
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نه بی‌دین بود شهریاری به جای
“Neither does faith stand without the royal throne, nor can sovereignty endure without faith.”
#17
دو دیباست یک در دگر بافته
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برآورده پیش خرد تافته
“They are two brocades woven together, presented radiant before the eye of wisdom.”
#18
نه از پادشا بی‌نیازست دین
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نه بی‌دین بود شاه را آفرین
“Neither is faith independent of the monarch, nor is praise bestowed on a king without faith.”
#19
چنین پاسبانان یکدیگرند
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تو گویی که در زیر یک چادرند
“They are guardians of each other, as if they dwell beneath a single veil.”
#20
نه آن زین نه این زان بود بی‌نیاز
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دو انباز دیدیمشان نیک‌ساز
“Neither this nor that can do without the other; we have seen them as well-matched partners.”
#21
چو باشد خداوند رای و خرد
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دو گیتی همی مرد دینی برد
“When one possesses judgment and wisdom, the religious man bears away the goods of both worlds.”
#22
چو دین را بود پادشا پاسبان
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تو این هر دو را جز برادر مخوان
“When the king acts as the guardian of faith, call these two nothing other than brothers.”
#23
چو دین‌دار کین دارد از پادشا
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مخوان تا توانی ورا پارسا
“When a man of faith harbors malice against the king, do not call him pious as long as you can.”
#24
هرانکس که بر دادگر شهریار
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گشاید زبان مرد دینش مدار
“Whoever opens his tongue against a just sovereign, do not count him a man of true faith.”
#25
چه گفت آن سخن‌گوی با آفرین
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که چون بنگری مغز دادست دین
“What did that praised speaker say? That when you look, faith is the essence of justice.”
#26
سر تخت شاهی بپیچد سه کار
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نخستین ز بیدادگر شهریار
“Three things cause the crown of kingship to totter: first, an unjust monarch;”
#27
دگر آنک بی‌سود را برکشد
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ز مرد هنرمند سر درکشد
“Second, one who exalts the useless and turns away from the man of merit;”
#28
سه دیگر که با گنج خویشی کند
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به دینار کوشد که بیشی کند
“Third, one who hoards his treasures, striving ever to increase his wealth.”
#29
به بخشندگی یاز و دین و خرد
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دروغ ایچ تا با تو برنگذرد
“Reach out to generosity, faith, and wisdom, and let no lie ever pass near you.”
#30
رخ پادشا تیره دارد دروغ
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بلندیش هرگز نگیرد فروغ
“A lie darkens the face of a king, and his stature will never achieve true brilliance.”
#31
نگر تا نباشی نگهبان گنج
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که مردم ز دینار یازد به رنج
“Beware that you are not merely a guardian of wealth, for men are drawn into distress by coin.”
#32
اگر پادشا آز گنج آورد
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تن زیردستان به رنج آورد
“If a king brings greed for treasure, he plunges the body of his subjects into misery.”
#33
کجا گنج دهقان بود گنج اوست
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وگر چند بر کوشش و رنج اوست
“Wherever the treasure of the farmer lies, it is his own, though gained by his own toil.”
#34
نگهبان بود شاه گنج ورا
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به بار آورد شاخ رنج ورا
“The king should be the guardian of his wealth, making the branch of his hard labor bear fruit.”
#35
بدان کوش تا دور باشی ز خشم
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به مردی به خواب از گنهکار چشم
“Strive to stay far from anger; close your eyes to the sinner with manhood.”
#36
چو خشم آوری هم پشیمان شوی
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به پوزش نگهبان درمان شوی
“For when you give way to anger you will repent, and seek remedy through apology.”
#37
هرانگه که خشم آورد پادشا
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سبک‌مایه خواند ورا پارسا
“Whenever a king is seized by wrath, the pious will regard him as worthless.”
#38
چو بر شاه زشتست بد خواستن
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بباید به خوبی دل آراستن
“Since ill-wishing is hideous in a king, one must adorn the heart with goodness.”
#39
وگر بیم داری به دل یک زمان
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شود خیره رای از بد بدگمان
“And if fear lodges in your heart for a moment, judgment becomes baffled by evil suspicion.”
#40
ز بخشش منه بر دل اندوه نیز
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بدان تا توان ای پسر ارج چیز
“Do not lay sorrow upon your heart because of bestowing gifts, so that you may know the worth of things.”
#41
چنان دان که شاهی بدان پادشاست
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که دور فلک را ببخشید راست
“Know that true royalty belongs to him who distributes the turn of fortune justly.”
#42
زمانی غم پادشاهی برد
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رد و موبدش رای پیش آورد
“He bears the burden of kingship for a time, while nobles and high priests bring counsel to him.”
#43
بپرسد هم از کار بیداد و داد
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کند این سخن بر دل شاه یاد
“He inquires into matters of injustice and justice, recalling these principles to his heart.”
#44
به روزی که رای شکار آیدت
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چو یوز درنده به کار آیدت
“On the day when the desire for the hunt comes to you, when the predatory cheetah is useful to you,”
#45
دو بازی بهم در نباید زدن
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می و بزم و نخچیر و بیرون شدن
“Do not combine two pursuits at once: wine, feasting, hunting, and going forth.”
#46
که تن گردد از جستن می گران
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نگه داشتند این سخن مهتران
“For the body grows heavy from pursuing wine; the great elders observed this counsel.”
#47
وگر دشمن آید به جایی پدید
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ازین کارها دل بباید برید
“And if an enemy appears somewhere, one must cut one's heart from these pleasures.”
#48
درم دادن و تیغ پیراستن
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ز هر پادشاهی سپه خواستن
“Giving out coins, sharpening the blade, and requesting armies from every ruler.”
#49
به فردا ممان کار امروز را
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بر تخت منشان بدآموز را
“Do not leave today's work for tomorrow, nor seat an evil instructor upon my throne.”
#50
مجوی از دل عامیان راستی
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که از جست‌وجو آیدت کاستی
“Do not seek righteousness from the hearts of the common folk, for seeking it will bring you harm.”
#51
وزیشان ترا گر بد آید خبر
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تو مشنو ز بدگوی و انده مخور
“And if bad news of them comes to you, do not listen to the slanderer nor grieve.”
#52
نه خسروپرست و نه یزدان‌پرست
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اگر پای گیری سر آید به دست
“They are neither worshippers of the King nor worshippers of God; if you hold their foot, their head comes to hand.”
#53
چنین باشد اندازهٔ عام شهر
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ترا جاودان از خرد باد بهر
“Such is the nature of the town's commoners; may wisdom ever be your portion!”
#54
بترس از بد مردم بدنهان
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که بر بدنهان تنگ گردد جهان
“Fear the evil of the ill-intentioned person, for the world grows narrow for the evil-natured.”
#55
سخن هیچ مگشای با رازدار
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که او را بود نیز انباز و یار
“Do not open any speech to a keeper of secrets, for he too has partners and companions.”
#56
سخن را تو آگنده دانی همی
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ز گیتی پراگنده خوانی همی
“You think the secret is hidden with you, but you will read it scattered across the world.”
#57
چو رازت به شهر آشکارا شود
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دل بخردان بیمدارا شود
“When your secret becomes revealed in the city, the hearts of the wise will become fearful.”
#58
برآشوبی و سر سبک خواندت
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خردمند گر پیش بنشاندت
“You will grow enraged, and people will deem you light-headed, even if a wise man seats you before him.”
#59
تو عیب کسان هیچ‌گونه مجوی
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که عیب آورد بر تو بر عیب‌جوی
“Do not seek faults in anyone in any manner, for the fault-finder will bring faults upon you.”
#60
وگر چیره گردد هوا بر خرد
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خردمندت از مردمان نشمرد
“And if desire overcomes wisdom, the wise will no longer count you among men.”
#61
خردمند باید جهاندار شاه
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کجا هرکسی را بود نیک‌خواه
“The ruler of the world must be wise, one who wishes well for everyone.”
#62
کسی کو بود تیز و برترمنش
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بپیچد ز پیغاره و سرزنش
“Whoever is hot-tempered and arrogant will turn away from reproach and blame.”
#63
مبادا که گیرد به نزد تو جای
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چنین مرد گر باشدت رهنمای
“Let it not be that such a man finds a place near you, even if he were to be your guide.”
#64
چو خواهی که بستایدت پارسا
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بنه خشم و کین چون شوی پادشا
“If you wish the pious to praise you, put away anger and malice when you become king.”
#65
هوا چونک بر تخت خشمت نشست
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نباشی خردمند و یزدان‌پرست
“When passion sits upon the throne of your wrath, you will be neither wise nor a worshipper of God.”
#66
نباید که باشی فراوان سخن
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به روی کسان پارسایی مکن
“You must not be overly talkative, nor simulate piety to the faces of men.”
#67
سخن بشنو و بهترین یادگیر
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نگر تا کدام آیدت دلپذیر
“Listen to words and remember the best; see which one proves pleasing to your heart.”
#68
سخن پیش فرهنگیان سخته گوی
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گه می نوازنده و تازه‌روی
“Speak weighed words before men of culture; in times of wine, be cheerful and gentle-faced.”
#69
مکن خوار خواهنده درویش را
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بر تخت منشان بداندیش را
“Do not humiliate the needy beggar, nor seat the ill-wisher upon the throne.”
#70
هرانکس که پوزش کند بر گناه
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تو بپذیر و کین گذشته مخواه
“Whoever offers an apology for a fault, accept it, and do not seek vengeance for past misdeeds.”
#71
همه داده ده باش و پروردگار
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خنک مرد بخشنده و بردبار
“Be entirely a giver of gifts and a fosterer; blessed is the generous and patient man.”
#72
چو دشمن بترسد شود چاپلوس
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تو لشکر بیارای و بربند کوس
“When the enemy grows fearful and flatters you, array your army and bind the drums.”
#73
به جنگ آنگهی شو که دشمن ز جنگ
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بپرهیزد و سست گردد به ننگ
“Go to battle only when the enemy flees from war and grows weak out of shame.”
#74
وگر آشتی جوید و راستی
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نبینی به دلش اندرون کاستی
“And if he seeks peace and honesty, and you see no deception within his heart,”
#75
ازو باژ بستان و کینه مجوی
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چنین دار نزدیک او آب‌روی
“Take tribute from him and seek no vengeance; maintain his dignity in this manner.”
#76
بیارای دل را به دانش که ارز
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به دانش بود تا توانی بورز
“Adorn your heart with knowledge, for worth lies in knowledge; practice it as much as you can.”
#77
چو بخشنده باشی گرامی شوی
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ز دانایی و داد نامی شوی
“When you are generous you will be esteemed; through wisdom and justice you will become renowned.”
#78
تو عهد پدر با روانت بدار
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به فرزندمان همچنین یادگار
“Keep your father's covenant in your soul, and pass it on as a memory to our descendants.”
#79
چو من حق فرزند بگزاردم
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کسی را ز گیتی نیازاردم
“As I fulfilled the rights of a child, I did not harm anyone in the world.”
#80
شما هم ازین عهد من مگذرید
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نفس داستان را به بد مشمرید
“Do not transgress this covenant of mine either, nor deem these counsel story-words to be evil.”
#81
تو پند پدر همچنین یاددار
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به نیکی گرای و بدی باد دار
“Keep your father's advice thus in mind: incline toward goodness and cast evil to the wind.”
#82
به خیره مرنجان روان مرا
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به آتش تن ناتوان مرا
“Do not distress my soul in vain, nor scorch my feeble body with fire.”
#83
به بد کردن خویش و آزار کس
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مجوی ای پسر درد و تیمار کس
“By doing evil and tormenting anyone, seek not, O son, pain and sorrow for anyone.”
#84
برین بگذرد سالیان پانصد
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بزرگی شما را به پایان رسد
“Five hundred years shall pass over this, and your greatness shall come to an end.”
#85
بپیچد سر از عهد فرزند تو
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هم‌انکس که باشد ز پیوند تو
“He who is of your lineage, even your child's descendant, shall turn his head from the covenant.”
#86
ز رای و ز دانش به یکسو شوند
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همان پند دانندگان نشنوند
“They will turn aside from counsel and knowledge, and will not listen to the advice of the wise.”
#87
بگردند یکسر ز عهد و وفا
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به بیداد یازند و جور و جفا
“They will turn altogether from the covenant and fidelity, extending their hands to injustice and tyranny.”
#88
جهان تنگ دارند بر زیردست
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بر ایشان شود خوار یزدان‌پرست
“They will constrain the world for their subjects, and the worshipper of God shall become abased before them.”
#89
بپوشند پیراهن بدتنی
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ببالند با کیش آهرمنی
“They will put on the garment of wickedness, and thrive upon the creed of Ahriman.”
#90
گشاده شود هرچ ما بسته‌ایم
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بیالاید آن دین که ما شسته‌ایم
“Whatever we have bound shall be opened, and that faith which we washed clean shall be defiled.”
#91
تبه گردد این پند و اندرز من
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به ویرانی آرد رخ این مرز من
“This counsel and wisdom of mine shall be ruined, bringing the face of this land to desolation.”
#92
همی خواهم از کردگار جهان
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شناسندهٔ آشکار و نهان
“I ask of the Creator of the World, the Knower of the manifest and the hidden,”
#93
که باشد ز هر بد نگهدارتان
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همه نیک نامی بود یارتان
“That He may guard you from every evil, and that good fame may be your companion.”
#94
ز یزدان و از ما بر آن کس درود
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که تارش خرد باشد و داد پود
“Blessings from God and from us upon him whose warp is wisdom and whose woof is justice!”
#95
نیارد شکست اندرین عهد من
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نکوشد که حنظل کند شهد من
“Who brings no breach into this covenant of mine, nor strives to turn my honey into bitter colocynth.”
#96
برآمد چهل سال و بر سر دو ماه
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که تا برنهادم به شاهی کلاه
“Forty years and two months have passed since I placed the crown of kingship upon my head.”
#97
به گیتی مرا شارستانست شش
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هوا خوشگوار و به زیر آب خوش
“In the world I have six great cities, with pleasant air and sweet water below.”
#98
یکی خواندم خورهٔ اردشیر
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که گردد زبادش جوان مرد پیر
“One I named Khurreh Ardashir, from whose breeze an old man becomes young again.”
#99
کزو تازه شد کشور خوزیان
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پر از مردم و آب و سود و زیان
“Through which the land of Khuzestan became refreshed, full of people, water, trade, and gain.”
#100
دگر شارستان گندشاپور نام
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که موبد ازان شهر شد شادکام
“Another city named Gundeshapur, from which the high priest became joyous.”
#101
دگر بوم میسان و رود فرات
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پر از چشمه و چارپای و نبات
“Another the land of Maysan and the river Euphrates, full of springs, livestock, and plants.”
#102
دگر شارستان برکهٔ اردشیر
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پر از باغ و پر گلشن و آبگیر
“Another city named Barkeh Ardashir, full of gardens, flower-beds, and pools.”
#103
چو رام اردشیرست شهری دگر
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کزو بر سوی پارس کردم گذر
“Another city is Ram Ardashir, from which I passed toward Pars.”
#104
دگر شارستان اورمزد اردشیر
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هوا مشک بوی و به جوی آب شیر
“Another city is Hormizd Ardashir, its air musk-scented and its stream water like milk.”
#105
روان مرا شادگردان به داد
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که پیروز بادی تو بر تخت شاد
“Make my soul joyous through justice, so that you may be victorious upon the happy throne.”
#106
بسی رنجها بردم اندر جهان
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چه بر آشکار و چه اندر نهان
“I have borne many toils in the world, both in secret and in the open.”
#107
کنون دخمه را برنهادیم رخت
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تو بسپار تابوت و پرداز تخت
“Now we have set our goods toward the tomb; surrender the coffin and vacate the throne.”
#108
بگفت این و تاریک شد بخت اوی
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دریغ آن سر و افسر و تخت اوی
“He spoke this, and his fortune turned dark; alas for that head, crown, and throne!”
#109
چنین است آیین خرم جهان
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نخواهد بما برگشادن نهان
“Such is the custom of this pleasant world; it will not reveal its secrets to us.”
#110
انوشه کسی کو بزرگی ندید
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نبایستش از تخت شد ناپدید
“Immortal is he who saw no worldly high estate, nor had to vanish from the throne.”
#111
بکوشی و آری ز هرگونه چیز
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نه مردم نه آن چیز ماند به نیز
“You strive and gather all kinds of things, yet neither man nor those things shall remain.”
#112
سرانجام با خاک باشیم جفت
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دو رخ را به چادر بباید نهفت
“In the end we shall be paired with dust; one must cover both cheeks with a shroud.”
#113
بیا تا همه دست نیکی بریم
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جهان جهان را به بد نسپریم
“Come, let us all lay hands on goodness, and not surrender this world of worlds to evil.”
#114
بکوشیم بر نیک‌نامی به تن
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کزین نام یابیم بر انجمن
“Let us strive with our bodies for good fame, for through this name we find glory in the assembly.”
#115
خنک آنک جامی بگیرد به دست
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خورد یاد شاهان یزدان‌پرست
“Happy is he who takes a goblet in hand, drinking to the memory of God-fearing kings!”
#116
چو جام نبیدش دمادم شود
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بخسپد بدانگه که خرم شود
“When his goblet of wine is continually refilled, he sleeps peacefully when he grows happy.”
#117
کنون پادشاهی شاپور گوی
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زبان برگشای از می و سور گوی
“Now tell of the reign of Shapur; open your tongue to speak of wine and feasting.”
#118
بران آفرین کافرین آفرید
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مکان و زمان و زمین آفرید
“Praise be upon Him Who created praise, Who created space, time, and the earth!”
#119
هم آرام ازویست و هم کام ازوی
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هم انجام ازویست و فرجام ازوی
“From Him is tranquility and desire; from Him is the beginning and the end.”
#120
سپهر و زمان و زمین کرده است
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کم و بیش گیتی برآورده است
“He made the firmament, time, and earth; He established the shortage and abundance of the world.”
#121
ز خاشاک ناچیز تا عرش راست
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سراسر به هستی یزدان گواست
“From the worthless blade of grass up to the divine throne, all bears witness to the existence of God.”
#122
جز او را مخوان کردگار جهان
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شناسندهٔ آشکار و نهان
“Call none other the Creator of the World, the Knower of the manifest and the hidden.”
#123
ازو بر روان محمد درود
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بیارانش بر هریکی برفزود
“From Him be blessings upon the soul of Muhammad, and increased grace upon each of his companions!”
#124
سرانجمن بد ز یاران علی
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که خوانند او را علی ولی
“The chief of the assembly among the companions was Ali, whom they call Ali the Vali.”
#125
همه پاک بودند و پرهیزگار
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سخنهایشان برگذشت از شمار
“All were pure and God-fearing; their words exceeded counting.”
#126
کنون بر سخنها فزایش کنیم
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جهان‌آفرین را ستایش کنیم
“Now let us add to our words, and offer praise unto the Creator of the World.”
#127
ستاییم تاج شهنشاه را
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که تختش درفشان کند ماه را
“Let us praise the crown of the King of Kings, whose throne makes the moon radiant.”
#128
خداوند با فر و با بخش و داد
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زمانه به فرمان او گشت شاد
“The Lord of glory, bestowal, and justice, by whose command time itself became joyful.”
#129
خداوند گوپال و شمشیر و گنج
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خداوند آسانی و درد و رنج
“Lord of the mace, the sword, and the treasure; lord of ease, pain, and labor.”
#130
جهاندار با فر و نیکی‌شناس
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که از تاج دارد به یزدان سپاس
“The world-possessor endowed with glory and appreciative of goodness, who gives thanks to God for his crown.”
#131
خردمند و زیبا و چیره‌سخن
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جوانی بسال و بدانش کهن
“Wise, handsome, and eloquent of speech; young in years and ancient in knowledge.”
#132
همی مشتری بارد از ابر اوی
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بتازیم در سایهٔ فر اوی
“Jupiter rains down from his cloud; we charge under the shadow of his royal glory.”
#133
به رزم آسمان را خروشان کند
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چو بزم آیدش گوهرافشان کند
“In battle he makes the sky thunder; when feasting comes, he scatters gems.”
#134
چو خشم آورد کوه ریزان شود
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سپهر از بر خاک لرزان شود
“When he brings wrath, mountains crumble; the sphere shakes above the earth.”
#135
پدر بر پدر شهریارست و شاه
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بنازد بدو گنبد هور و ماه
“Father upon father a sovereign and king; the dome of the sun and moon boasts because of him.”
#136
بماناد تا جاودان نام اوی
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همه مهتری باد فرجام اوی
“May his name remain forever, and may all greatness be his ultimate destiny!”
#137
سر نامه کردم ثنای ورا
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بزرگی و آیین و رای ورا
“I began my book with his praise, his greatness, his traditions, and his wisdom.”
#138
ازو دیدم اندر جهان نام نیک
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ز گیتی ورا باد فرجام نیک
“From him I saw good fame in the world; may he have a goodly outcome from fortune!”
#139
ز دیدار او تاج روشن شدست
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ز بدها ورا بخت جوشن شدست
“From his countenance the crown has turned radiant; fortune has become his armor against evils.”
#140
بنازد بدو مردم پارسا
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هم‌انکس که شد بر زمین پادشا
“The pious man boasts because of him, as does he who becomes king upon the earth.”
#141
هوا روشن از بارور بخت اوی
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زمین پایهٔ نامور تخت اوی
“The air is luminous from his fruitful fortune; the earth is but the step of his renowned throne.”
#142
به رزم اندرون ژنده پیل بلاست
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به بزم اندرون آسمان وفاست
“In battle he is a furious war-elephant of calamity; in feasting he is the sky of loyalty.”
#143
چو در رزم رخشان شود رای اوی
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همی موج خیزد ز دریای اوی
“When his judgment shines bright in battle, waves rise from his ocean.”
#144
به نخچیر شیران شکار وی‌اند
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دد و دام در زینهار وی‌اند
“Lions are his prey in the hunt; wild beasts and game are under his protection.”
#145
از آواز گرزش همی روز جنگ
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بدرد دل شیر و چرم پلنگ
“From the sound of his mace on the day of battle, the heart of the lion and the hide of the leopard are torn.”
#146
سرش سبز باد و دلش پر ز داد
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جهان بی‌سر و افسر او مباد
“May his head be ever green and his heart full of justice; may the world never be without his crown and head!”