Upon the passing of Hormozd, his valiant son Bahram ascended the golden throne of the Kayanids, his heart and mind boiling with grief over his royal father's death. The noble magnates, warriors, and chieftains of Iran gathered before him, girded for service, and offered solemn blessings of God upon his reign. They hailed him as the rightful heir to the imperial crown and prayed that his foes might wither in defeat while his soul found peace.
Responding to their homage, King Bahram delivered a profound sermon of guidance to his court. He exhorted the nobles, warriors, and landowners to refrain from evil deeds and to master their selfish desires, reminding them that the fickle wheel of heaven spares neither the nurtured nor the nurturer. He declared that a king's true glory lies in serving as a shield for the Faith and a sanctuary for the righteous, praising those who control their wrath, show generosity during hardship, and temper victory over an enemy with mercy.
Warning his subjects against the perils of idleness and empty words unbacked by righteous deeds, Bahram commanded that the royal treasuries be opened to the realm. He proclaimed that all who suffered from poverty were partners in his royal wealth, vowing that under his crown, no soul in Iran should languish in hunger or distress.