When Bahram Gur seated himself upon the imperial throne and adorned his brow with the jewel-encrusted crown, the celestial sphere itself—the star Mars and the radiant Sun—bestowed blessings upon him. The young monarch raised his hands in devout prayer to the Almighty Creator, the Lord of victory, supreme majesty, justice, and wisdom, by Whose divine power the universe endures. Acknowledging that his sovereignty was a gift from Heaven, Bahram exhorted the assembled nobles and paladins to honor their solemn covenant with God. In response, the Iranian grandees bowed in total devotion, showering the throne with priceless gems and invoking eternal blessings upon his reign.
Over the course of nine consecutive days, the king delivered profound inaugural sermons from the throne. On the second day, he mounted the royal steed, urging all to seek Yazdan and abandon mortal greed. On the third day, he spoke of Heaven, Hell, the Resurrection, and the inescapable ledger of human deeds, warning against those who deny the Final Judgment. On the fourth day, donning the ivory crown, Bahram pledged that no wealth in his treasury would bring him joy unless it first brought prosperity to his people. On the fifth and sixth days, he swore to protect the vulnerable, sow the seeds of virtue, and strike terror into the hearts of empire's foes.
On the seventh day, Bahram declared that while he would match the severity of his father Yazdegerd against rebels, he would wrap loyal subjects in tender grace. On the eighth day, he summoned his sage court secretary, Javanoy, to draft a grand royal decree to all lords, satraps, and vassal kings. The decree anchored his reign in the ancient justice of Tahmuras and the sacred teachings of Zoroaster, promising security of household and property, rejecting the hoarding of gold, and bringing relief to the impoverished. Sealed with the royal signet, wise Mobads and swift couriers rode forth to carry the imperial words to the farthest borders of the earth.