#1
چو نرسی نشست از بر تخت عاج
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به سر بر نهاد آن سزاوار تاج
“When Narsi sat upon the ivory throne, he placed upon his head that worthy crown.”
#2
همه مهتران با نثار آمدند
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ز درد پدر سوکوار آمدند
“All the grandees arrived bearing royal tributes, though still grieving in sorrow for his father.”
#3
بریشان سپهدار کرد آفرین
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که ای مهربانان باداد و دین
“The commander bestowed praises upon them, saying: 'O compassionate ones of justice and true faith...'”
#4
بدانید کز کردگار جهان
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چنین رفت کار آشکار و نهان
“'Know that from the Creator of the world, all affairs overt and covert are ordained thus:'”
#5
که ما را فزونی خرد داد و شرم
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جوانمردی و داد و آواز نرم
“'He granted us an abundance of wisdom, modesty, chivalry, justice, and gentle speech.'”
#6
همان ایمنی شادمانی بود
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کرا ز اخترش مهربانی بود
“'True security and joy belong to him whose destiny shines with favor.'”
#7
خردمند مرد ار ترا دوست گشت
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چنان دان که با تو ز یک پوست گشت
“'If a wise man becomes your friend, know that he has become as one skin with you.'”
#8
تو کردار خوب از توانا شناس
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خرد نیز نزدیک دانا شناس
“'Recognize noble deeds from the capable, and seek wisdom near the wise.'”
#9
دلیری ز هشیار بودن بود
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دلاور به جای ستودن بود
“'True valor springs from mindfulness, and a brave heart deserves praise in its proper place.'”
#10
هرانکس که بگریزد از کارکرد
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ازو دور شد نام و ننگ و نبرد
“'Whoever flees from duty and work casts away renown, honor, and battle.'”
#11
همان کاهلی مردم از بددلیست
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هم‌آواز آن بددلی کاهلیست
“'Sloth in people stems from faint-heartedness, and faint-heartedness is identical with sloth.'”
#12
همی زیست نه سال با رای و پند
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جهان را سخن گفتنش سودمند
“He lived thus nine years with wisdom and counsel, his words bringing great benefit to the realm.”
#13
چو روزش فراز آمد و بخت شوم
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شد آن ترگ پولاد بر سان موم
“When his appointed day arrived and dark fate drew near, that helmet of steel turned soft as wax.”
#14
دوان شد به بالینش شاه اورمزد
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به رخشانی لاله اندر فرزد
“Young Prince Hormozd rushed to his bedside, radiant as a tulip amidst green grass.”
#15
که فرزند آن نامور شاه بود
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فرزوان چو در تیره شب ماه بود
“For he was the son of that renowned king, shining brightly like the moon in a dark night.”
#16
بدو گفت کای نازدیده جوان
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مبر دست سوی بدی تا توان
“Narsi said to him: 'O cherished youth! Never lay your hand upon evil so long as you are able.'”
#17
تو از جای بهرام و نرسی به بخت
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سزاوار تاجی و زیبای تخت
“'You succeed to the station of Bahram and Narsi by fate; you are worthy of the crown and an ornament to the throne.'”
#18
بدین زور و بالا و این فر و یال
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بهر دانش از هرکسی بی‌همال
“'With such strength, stature, divine splendor, and vigor, you have no equal in any branch of knowledge.'”
#19
مبادا که تاج از تو گریان شود
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دل انجمن بر تو بریان شود
“'Let it never be that the crown weep because of you, nor that the hearts of the assembly burn with grief for your deeds.'”
#20
جهان را به آیین شاهان بدار
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چو آمختی از پاک پروردگار
“'Govern the world according to the rites of kings, as you have learned from the pure Lord.'”
#21
به فرجام هم روز تو بگذرد
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سپهر روانت به پی بسپرد
“'In the end, your days too shall pass away, and the revolving heavens shall tread upon your heels.'”
#22
چنان رو که پرسند پاسخ کنی
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به پاسخ‌گری روز فرخ کنی
“'Live in such a manner that when questioned, you may answer well, and by your right accounting make your day auspicious.'”
#23
بگفت این و چادر به سر درکشید
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یکی بادسرد از جگر برکشید
“He spoke these words, drew the shroud over his head, and breathed a cold sigh from his soul.”
#24
همان روز گفتی که نرسی نبود
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همان تخت و دیهیم و کرسی نبود
“On that day, you would say Narsi had never existed, nor had there been a throne, crown, or royal seat.”