#1
چو بنهاد بر نامه‌بر مهر شاه
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برآراست بر ساز نخچیرگاه
“When the king placed his royal seal upon the letter, he prepared the gear as if setting out for the hunting ground.”
#2
به لشکر ز کارش کس آگه نبود
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جز از نامدارانش همره نبود
“Not a soul in his army was aware of his intent, save for a few illustrious champions who accompanied him.”
#3
بیامد بدین‌سان به هندوستان
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گذشت از بر آب جادوستان
“In this manner he journeyed into Hindustan, passing over the waters of the realm of sorceries.”
#4
چو نزدیک ایوان شنگل رسید
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در پرده و بارگاهش بدید
“As he drew near the palace of Shangal, he beheld its majestic portal, its curtains, and its courtly hall.”
#5
برآورده‌ای بود سر در هوا
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بدربر فراوان سلیح و نوا
“It was a soaring structure touching the heavens, with abundant weapons, armor, and splendor at its gate.”
#6
سواران و پیلان بدربر به پای
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خروشیدن زنگ با کرنای
“Horsemen and war-elephants stood ready at the gate, while the clamor of bells and trumpets resounded.”
#7
شگفتی بان بارگه بر بماند
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دلش را به اندیشه اندر نشاند
“Amazed by the grandeur of that royal court, Bahram stood contemplating it deep within his heart.”
#8
چنین گفت با پرده‌داران اوی
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پرستنده و پای‌کاران اوی
“He spoke thus to the court chamberlains, the attendants, and the guards of the threshold:”
#9
که از نزد پیروز بهرامشاه
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فرستاده آمد بدین بارگاه
“"An envoy from the victorious Sovereign Bahram has arrived at this court."”
#10
هم اندر زمان رفت سالار بار
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ز پرده درون تا بر شهریار
“Instantly, the master of ceremonies went inside behind the curtain to the presence of the king.”
#11
بفرمود تا پرده برداشتند
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به ارجش ز درگاه بگذاشتند
“The king commanded the curtain to be raised, and they ushered the envoy in with high honor.”
#12
خرامان همی رفت بهرام گور
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یکی خانه دید آسمانش بلور
“Striding gracefully inside, Bahram beheld a hall whose ceiling was like clear crystal.”
#13
ازارش همه سیم و پیکرش زر
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نشانده به هر جای چندی گهر
“Its lower walls were all of silver and its upper structure of gold, studded everywhere with precious gems.”
#14
نشسته به نزدیک او رهنمای
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پس پشت او ایستاده به پای
“Beside him sat a trusted counselor, while behind his back stood attendants on foot.”
#15
برادرش را دید بر زیرگاه
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نهاده به سر بر ز گوهر کلاه
“He saw the king's brother seated on a lesser throne, wearing a coronet jewel-encrusted upon his head.”
#16
چو آمد به نزدیک شنگل فراز
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ورا دید با تاج بر تخت ناز
“As he drew near to Shangal, he saw him crowned upon his luxurious throne of glory.”
#17
همه پایهٔ تخت زر و بلور
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نشسته برو شاه با فر و زور
“Every base of the throne was of gold and crystal, whereon sat the king in power and royal divine fortune.”
#18
بر تخت شد شاه و بردش نماز
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همی بود پیشش زمانی دراز
“The envoy approached the throne, paid formal homage, and stood respectfully before the king for a long moment.”
#19
چنین گفت زان کو ز شاهان مهست
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جهاندار بهرام یزدان‌پرست
“He spoke thus: "From him who is the greatest among monarchs, the ruler of the world, Bahram, worshiper of God—"”
#20
یکی نامه دارم بر شاه هند
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نوشته خطی پهلوی بر پرند
“"I bring a letter unto the King of India, written in Pahlavi script upon fine silk cloth."”
#21
چو آواز بهرام بشنید شاه
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بفرمود زرین یکی زیرگاه
“When the King of India heard the envoy's voice, he commanded a golden chair to be brought.”
#22
بران کرسی زرش بنشاندند
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ز درگاه یارانش را خواندند
“They seated him upon that golden seat, and summoned his companions into the court from the threshold.”
#23
چو بنشست بگشاد لب را ز بند
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چنین گفت کای شهریار بلند
“When he was seated, he opened his lips to speak and said: "O exalted Sovereign!"”
#24
زبان برگشایم چو فرمان دهی
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که بی‌تو مبادا بهی و مهی
“"If you grant me leave, I shall unlock my speech; may greatness and grandeur never depart from you."”
#25
بدو گفت شنگل که بر گوی هین
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که گوینده یابد ز چرخ آفرین
“Shangal said to him: "Speak on, for the speaker receives praise from the turning heavens."”
#26
چنین گفت کز شاه خسرونژاد
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که چون او به گیتی ز مادر نزاد
“He said: "I come from the king of royal lineage, like whom no mother in the world hath borne a son."”
#27
مهست آن سرافراز بر روی دهر
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که با داد او زهر شد پای زهر
“"He is the greatest and most exalted upon the face of the earth, by whose justice poison itself turns into antidote."”
#28
بزرگان همه باژ دار وی‌اند
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به نخچیر شیران شکار وی‌اند
“"All rulers pay tribute unto him, and in his hunts, fierce lions are his mere prey."”
#29
چو شمشیر خواهد به رزم اندرون
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بیابان شود همچو دریای خون
“"When he draws his sword in battle, the desert turns into a sea of blood."”
#30
به بخشش چو ابری بود دربار
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بود پیش او گنج دینار خوار
“"In generosity he is like a rain-bearing cloud, and in his sight, treasures of gold are held in light esteem."”
#31
پیامی رسانم سوی شاه هند
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همان پهلوی نامه‌ای برپرند
“"I bring a message unto the King of India, as well as a Pahlavi scroll written upon fine silk."”