#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.”