As the sun blazed across the mountains and banished sleep from the world, the fearful nobles who had opposed Bahram's ascension gathered before Monzer. They implored the Arab prince to intercede with the new monarch, explaining that their bitter coldness stemmed not from hatred for Bahram, but from the unbearable tyranny and vile deeds of his father, King Yazdegerd, under whose reign the blood of nobles had frozen in their veins. Monzer approached King Bahram with warm, persuasive speech, softening the monarch's heart. Possessing a noble lineage and a righteous spirit, Bahram pardoned their transgressions and opened the high doors of the royal palace to all.
For three glorious days, the royal banquet resounded with wine, harps, and minstrelsy, driving all sorrow from the imperial court. Bahram publicly recounted the selfless devotion of Monzer and Na'man, prompting all the assembled magnates to chant praises for the desert lords. The King then unlocked the treasury, bestowing unimaginable wealth—dinars, fine brocades, Arabian steeds, battle coats, spears, and precious jewels—upon Na'man and Monzer, which the treasurer Javanoy duly counted and handed over. Loaded with royal favors, the Arab chieftains departed in joy. Bahram then turned to Khosrow, the former claimant to the throne, bestowing upon him royal robes and seating him upon an exalted chair of honor.
To ensure the strength and order of the realm, Bahram appointed his wise and loyal younger brother, Narsi, as the supreme commander of the Iranian host, bestowing vast gold upon the warriors. Next, the King summoned Gashasp the scribe, the master of accounts, alongside Javanoy. Bahram commanded that all remaining back-taxes owed by the populace—amounting to ninety-three massive loads of silver dirhams—be forever forgiven. The scribes brought forth the ancient tax ledgers and cast them into the flames, destroying the debts of the realm. A wave of ecstasy swept across Iran; the people flocked to the fire temples during the feasts of Nowruz and Sadeh, scattering musk upon the sacred flames and calling down blessings upon King Bahram.
Furthermore, Bahram dispatched intelligence officers across the empire to seek out every noble exiled during Yazdegerd's harsh reign, restoring their titles and granting them governorships. Priests, mobads, and border-lords hurried to court with jubilant hearts. Bahram directed all seekers of justice to present their grievances before the Mobad of Mobads, while heralds proclaimed across the provinces: 'O subjects of the watchful King, cast away sorrow and sin! Praise Him who prospers the earth with justice, and seek refuge in God alone. Whoever obeys our righteous path shall be showered with goodness, but whoever flees justice shall face swift retribution.' Thus, righteousness flourished, sorrow withered, and the realm of Iran entered a golden era of peace, sports, and boundless joy.
#1
دگر روز چون بردمید آفتاب
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ببالید کوه و بپالود خواب
“The next day, as the sun rose above, the mountains swelled with light and washed away sleep.”
#2
به نزدیک منذر شدند این گروه
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که بهرام شه بود زیشان ستوه
“That group of nobles went to Monzer, for they were anxious and fearful of King Bahram.”
#3
که خواهشگری کن به نزدیک شاه
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ز کردار ما تا ببخشد گناه
“They said, 'Intercede for us before the King, so he may pardon our past deeds;'”
#4
که چونان بدیم از بد یزدگرد
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که خون در تن نامداران فسرد
“'For we suffered so deeply from Yazdegerd's evil that the blood froze in the veins of our nobles.'”
#5
ز بس زشت گفتار و کردار اوی
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ز بیدادی و درد و آزار اوی
“'Because of his vile words and deeds, his injustice, his pain, and his torment,'”
#6
دل ما به بهرام ازان بود سرد
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که از شاه بودیم یکسر به درد
“'Our hearts were cold toward Bahram, only because we were entirely in anguish from the King.'”
#7
بشد منذر و شاه را کرد نرم
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بگسترد پیشش سخنهای گرم
“Monzer went and softened the King's heart, spreading warm and persuasive words before him.”
#8
ببخشید اگر چندشان بُد گناه
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که با گوهر و دادگر بود شاه
“The King forgave them, however great their offense, for he was of noble birth and just nature.”
#9
بیاراست ایوان شاهنشهی
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برفت آنک بودند یکسر مهی
“He adorned the royal palace, and all who held high rank attended the court.”
#10
چو جای بزرگی بپرداختند
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کرا بود شایسته بنشاختند
“When they cleared the hall of state, they seated each person according to their worthy rank.”
#11
به هر جای خوانی بیاراستند
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می و رود و رامشگران خواستند
“Everywhere banquets were arranged; they called for wine, harps, and minstrels.”
#12
دوم روز رفتند دیگر گروه
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سپهبد نیامد ز خوردن ستوه
“On the second day, another group came; the commander did not tire of feasting.”
#13
سیم روز جشن و می و سور بود
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غم از کاخ شاه جهان دور بود
“On the third day was a festival of wine and celebration; sorrow was far removed from the King's palace.”
#14
بگفت آنک نعمان و منذر چه کرد
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ز بهر من این پاک‌زاده دو مرد
“The King recounted what Na'man and Monzer had done, saying: 'These two noble men did so much for my sake.'”
#15
همه مهتران خواندند آفرین
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بران دشت آباد و مردان کین
“All the magnates voiced praise for that prosperous desert and those men of war.”
#16
ازان پس در گنج بگشاد شاه
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به دینار و دیبا بیاراست گاه
“Thereafter, the King opened the treasure doors, adorning the throne with dinars and brocades.”
#17
به اسپ و سنان و به خفتان جنگ
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ز خود و ز هر گوهری رنگ‌رنگ
“With horses, lances, battle jackets, helmets, and colorful jewels of every kind,”
#18
سراسر به نعمان و منذر سپرد
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جوانوی رفت آن بدیشان شمرد
“He entrusted them entirely to Na'man and Monzer; Javanoy went and counted them all out.”
#19
کس اندازهٔ بخشش او نداشت
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همان تاو با کوشش او نداشت
“None could measure his bounty, just as none could match his effort.”
#20
همان تازیان را بسی هدیه داد
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از ایوان شاهی برفتند شاد
“He also gave many gifts to the Arabs, and they left the royal hall full of joy.”
#21
بیاورد پس خلعت خسروی
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همان اسپ و هم جامهٔ پهلوی
“Then he brought forth royal robes of honor, along with noble steeds and princely garments.”
#22
به خسرو سپردند و بنواختش
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بر گاه فرخنده بنشاختش
“They presented them to Khosrow and honored him, seating him upon an auspicious throne.”
#23
شهنشاه خسرو به نرسی رسید
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ز تخت اندر آمد به کرسی رسید
“From King Khosrow the matter reached Narsi; he came down from the throne and sat upon a high chair of honor.”
#24
برادرش بد یک‌دل و یک‌زبان
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ازو کهتر آن نامدار جوان
“He had a brother who was single-hearted and true of speech, younger than him, and a famous youth.”
#25
ورا پهلوان کرد بر لشکرش
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بدان تا به آیین بود کشورش
“The King made him commander of his military host, so that the realm might be governed according to lawful customs.”
#26
سپه را سراسر به نرسی سپرد
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به بخشش همی پادشاهی ببرد
“He entrusted the army entirely to Narsi; through generous giving, he won the allegiance of the realm.”
#27
در گنج بگشاد و روزی بداد
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سپاهش به دینار گشتند شاد
“He opened the treasure doors and gave daily rations; his army grew joyful with gold and silver.”
#28
بفرمود پس تا گشسپ دبیر
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بیامد بر شاه مردم پذیر
“Then he commanded Gashasp the scribe to come before the people-cherishing King.”
#29
کجا بود دانا بدان روزگار
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شمار جهان داشت اندر کنار
“Who was a wise counselor in those days, holding the accounts of the world in his lap.”
#30
جوانوی بیدار با او بهم
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که نزدیک او بد شمار درم
“The vigilant Javanoy joined him, who held the accounting of the silver pieces.”
#31
ز باقی که بد نزد ایرانیان
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بفرمود تا بگسلد از میان
“Regarding the tax arrears owed by the Iranians, the King commanded that they be forever severed and erased.”
#32
دبیران دانا به دیوان شدند
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ز بهر درم پیش کیوان شدند
“The wise scribes went to the court records, standing before Saturn (the high archive) for the sake of the silver.”
#33
ز باقی که بد بر جهان سربسر
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همه برگرفتند یک با دگر
“Of all the remaining debts across the world, they combined and calculated every single one.”
#34
نود بار و سه بار کرده شمار
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به ایران درم بد هزاران هزار
“Calculated as ninety-three massive loads, there were thousands upon thousands of dirhams owed in Iran.”
#35
ببخشید و دیوان بر آتش نهاد
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همه شهر ایران بدو گشت شاد
“He forgave it all and set the tax ledgers on fire; every city in Iran rejoiced because of him.”
#36
چو آگاه شد زان سخن هرکسی
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همی آفرین خواند هرکس بسی
“When everyone became aware of this news, every person offered countless blessings.”
#37
برفتند یکسر به آتشکده
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به ایوان نوروز و جشن سده
“They went together to the fire temples, to the hall of Nowruz and the festival of Sadeh.”
#38
همی مشک بر آتش افشاندند
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به بهرام بر آفرین خواندند
“They sprinkled musk upon the fire and sang praises upon Bahram.”
#39
وزان پس بفرمود کارآگهان
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یکی تا بگردند گرد جهان
“Afterward, he ordered intelligence agents to travel around the world,”
#40
کسی را کجا رانده بد یزدگرد
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بجست و به یک شهرشان کرد گرد
“To search out anyone who had been banished by Yazdegerd, and gather them together in one city,”
#41
بدان تا شود نامهٔ شهریار
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که آزادگان را کند خواستار
“So that a royal letter might be dispatched, summoning the noble-born ones.”
#42
فرستاد خلعت به هر مهتری
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ببخشید به اندازه‌شان کشوری
“He sent robes of honor to every leader and granted them governorship over realms according to their rank.”
#43
رد و موبد و مرزبان هرک بود
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که آواز بهرام زان سان شنود
“Every elder, mobad, and border-lord who heard Bahram's voice in that manner,”
#44
سراسر به درگاه شاه آمدند
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گشاده‌دل و نیکخواه آمدند
“All came together to the King's court, joyful of heart and well-wishing.”
#45
بفرمود تا هرک بد دادجوی
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سوی موبد موبد آورد روی
“He ordered that whoever sought justice should turn their face toward the Mobad of Mobads.”
#46
چو فرمانش آمد ز گیتی به جای
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منادیگری کرد بر در به پای
“When his royal decree was established throughout the realm, he appointed a herald at the court gate to proclaim his words.”
#47
که ای زیردستان بیدار شاه
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ز غم دور باشید و دور از گناه
“"O vigilant subjects of the King! May you remain far from sorrow, and distant from all sin.”
#48
وزین پس بران کس کنید آفرین
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که از داد آباد دارد زمین
“Henceforth, bestow your praises upon him alone who prospers the earth through justice and righteousness.”
#49
ز گیتی به یزدان پناهید و بس
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که دارنده اویست و فریادرس
“Seek refuge in God alone from all the world, for He alone is the Sustainer and the ultimate Helper.”
#50
هرانکس که بگزید فرمان ما
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نپیچد سر از رای و پیمان ما
“Whoever chooses to obey our royal command, and strays not from our wisdom and covenant,”
#51
برو نیکویها برافزون کنیم
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ز دل کینه و آز بیرون کنیم
“Upon him we shall bestow ever greater favors, purging all rancor and greed from our hearts.”
#52
هرانکس که از داد بگریزد اوی
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به بادآفره در بیاویزد اوی
“But whosoever flees from justice shall find himself entangled in severe punishment and retribution.”
#53
گر ایدونک نیرو دهد کردگار
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به کام دل ما شود روزگار
“If the Creator grants us His divine strength, the world shall unfold according to our heart's desire.”
#54
برین نیکویها فزایش بود
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شما را بر ما ستایش بود
“To these virtues more goodness shall be added, and your gratitude towards us shall endure.”
#55
همه شهر ایران به گفتار اوی
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برفتند شادان‌دل و تازه‌روی
“Upon hearing his royal discourse, all the people of Iran departed with joyful hearts and radiant faces.”
#56
بدانگه که شد پادشاهیش راست
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فزون گشت شادی و انده بکاست
“When his reign became fully established in righteousness, happiness expanded throughout the land, and sorrow diminished.”
#57
همه روز نخچیر بد کار اوی
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دگر اسپ و میدان و چوگان و گوی
“His daily routine became hunting, riding steeds, and playing polo in the arena with mallet and ball.”