When news of Sapinud's flight with the champion Barzou reached Shangal, the King of Hind, fury blazed in his heart like an unquenchable fire. Abandoning his hunting grounds, he assembled his host and galloped in furious pursuit until he reached the edge of the sea. There, across the waters, he beheld his daughter beside the bold warrior. Crossing in rage, Shangal fiercely rebuked Sapinud for forsaking her father's royal affection and fleeing with a stranger into an uncertain wasteland.
Bahram Gur, facing the King's anger with steadfast calm, answered fearlessly. He reminded Shangal of his incomparable prowess in battle, declaring that thirty armored Persian knights under his command could shatter an army of a hundred thousand. Recognizing the truth of his unmatched valor, Shangal lamented how he had showered Barzou with crowns and honors, only to be met with secrecy and betrayal.
Then Bahram unveiled his true identity, declaring himself to be the Shahanshah of Iran and Turan. He vowed to hold Shangal in the honored place of a father, to exempt India from all royal tribute, and to exalt Sapinud as the light of the East and queen over all noble ladies. Astonished and deeply moved, Shangal removed his Indian turban, rode forward alone to apologize, and joyously embraced the Emperor. The two God-fearing monarchs laid out a banquet of wine and reconciliation, striking their hands together in an eternal oath of truth and loyalty. Leaving all malice behind, Shangal emotionally bade farewell to Sapinud and returned to his realm, while Bahram set course across the land toward Iran.
#1
سواری ز قنوج تازان برفت
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به آگاهی رفتن شاه تفت
“A swift rider galloped forth from Kannauj to bring news of the King's hasty departure.”
#2
که برزوی و ایرانیان رفته‌اند
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همان دختر شاه را برده‌اند
“Reporting that Barzou and the Iranians had left, taking the King's daughter with them.”
#3
شنید این سخن شنگل از نیک‌خواه
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چو آتش بیامد ز نخچیرگاه
“Shangal heard these words from his well-wisher and returned like fire from the hunting grounds.”
#4
همه لشکر خویش را برنشاند
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پس شاه بهرام لشکر براند
“He mounted his entire host and led his army in pursuit of King Bahram.”
#5
بدین‌گونه تا پیش دریا رسید
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سپینود و بهرام یل را بدید
“In this manner he advanced until he reached the seashore, where he caught sight of Sapinud and the hero Bahram.”
#6
غمی گشت و بگذاشت دریا به خشم
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ازان سوی دریا چو بر کرد چشم
“Grieved at heart, he crossed the sea in wrath as he cast his eyes upon the opposite shore.”
#7
بدیدش سپینود و بهرام را
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مران مرد بی‌باک خودکام را
“He beheld Sapinud alongside Bahram, that fearless and resolute champion.”
#8
به دختر چنین گفت کای بدنژاد
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که چون تو ز تخم بزرگان مباد
“He spoke to his daughter: 'O base-born one! May none of noble blood ever resemble you!'”
#9
تو با این فریبنده مرد دلیر
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ز دریا گذشتی به کردار شیر
“'With this deceptive, valiant man, you have crossed the sea like a fearless lion,'”
#10
که بی‌آگهی من به ایران شوی
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ز مینوی خرم به ویران شوی
“'To journey without my knowledge to Iran, leaving a joyful paradise for a barren ruin!'”
#11
ببینی کنون زخم ژوپین من
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چو ناگاه رفتی ز بالین من
“'Now you shall feel the sting of my javelin, since you fled so abruptly from my side!'”
#12
بدو گفت بهرام کای بدنشان
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چرا تاختی باره چون بیهشان
“Bahram said to him: 'O ill-omened king! Why have you galloped your steed like a madman?'”
#13
مرا آزمودی گه کارزار
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چنانم که با باده و میگسار
“'You have tested me on the battlefield; I am as formidable in war as I am joyful over wine!'”
#14
تو دانی که از هندوان صدهزار
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بود پیش من کمتر از یک سوار
“'You know that a hundred thousand Indian warriors are less than a single rider before me!'”
#15
چو من باشم و نامور یار سی
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زره‌دار با خنجر پارسی
“'When I am accompanied by thirty renowned companions, mail-clad and wielding Persian blades,'”
#16
پر از خون کنم کشور هندوان
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نمانم که باشد کسی با روان
“'I would drench the land of Hind in blood, leaving no living soul behind!'”
#17
بدانست شنگل که او راست گفت
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دلیری و گردی نشاید نهفت
“Shangal knew he spoke the truth; for true bravery and heroism cannot be concealed.”
#18
بدو گفت شنگل که فرزند را
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بیفگندم و خویش و پیوند را
“Shangal said to him: 'For your sake I set aside my own child, my kin, and my blood relations!'”
#19
ز دیده گرامی‌ترت داشتم
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به سر بر همی افسرت داشتم
“'I held you dearer than my own eyes and placed a crown upon your head!'”
#20
ترا دادم آن را که خود خواستی
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مرا راستی بد ترا کاستی
“'I granted you whatever your heart sought; mine was truthfulness, while yours was deceit.'”
#21
جفا برگزیدی به جای وفا
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وفا را جفا کی پسندی سزا
“'You chose cruelty in place of loyalty; how could cruelty ever be the fitting reward for loyalty?'”
#22
چه گویم تراکانک فرزند بود
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به اندیشهٔ من خردمند بود
“'What can I say to her who was my child, whom I believed to be wise in thought?'”
#23
کنون چون دلاور سواری شدست
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گمانم که او شهریاری شدست
“'Now that he has proven to be a mighty rider, I suspect he is a grand sovereign!'”
#24
دل پارسی باوفا کی بود
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چو آری کند رای او نی بود
“'When is a Persian heart ever faithful? When their counsel says "yes", their mind intends "no"!'”
#25
چنان بچهٔ شیر بودی درست
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که از خون دل دایگانش بشست
“'Truly, he was like a lion's cub that washes its nurse's hands in heart-blood,'”
#26
چو دندان برآورد و شد تیز چنگ
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به پروردگار آمدش رای جنگ
“'As soon as it grew teeth and sharp claws, its intent turned to waging war against its raiser!'”
#27
بدو گفت بهرام چون دانیم
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بداندیش و بدساز چون خوانیم
“Bahram said to him: 'Now that you know me, why call me ill-intentioned and treacherous?'”
#28
به رفتن نباشد مرا سرزنش
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نخواهی مرا بددل و بدکنش
“'My departure brings me no blame, nor should you wish me ill-hearted or evil-doing.'”
#29
شهنشاه ایران و توران منم
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سپهدار و پشت دلیران منم
“'I am the Emperor of Iran and Turan; I am the warlord and defender of champions!'”
#30
ازین پس سزای تو نیکی کنم
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سر بدسگالت ز تن برکنم
“'Henceforth, I shall reward you with goodness and sever the heads of your enemies from their bodies!'”
#31
به ایران به جای پدر دارمت
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هم از باژ کشور نیازارمت
“'In Iran I shall treat you in place of a father, nor shall I afflict your realm with tribute!'”
#32
همان دخترت شمع خاور بود
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سر بانوان را چو افسر بود
“'And your daughter shall be the light of the East, standing as a crown above all noble women!'”
#33
ز گفتار او ماند شنگل شگفت
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ز سر شارهٔ هندوی برگرفت
“Shangal was filled with wonder at his words; he removed the Indian turban from his head.”
#34
بزد اسپ وز پیش چندان سپاه
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بیامد به پوزش به نزدیک شاه
“He spurred his steed and came forward alone from before his vast host to offer apology to the King.”
#35
شهنشاه را شاد در بر گرفت
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وزان گفتها پوزش اندر گرفت
“He joyfully embraced the Shahanshah and begged forgiveness for all those harsh words.”
#36
به دیدار بهرام شد شادکام
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بیاراست خوان و بیاورد جام
“Delighted at beholding Bahram, he arranged a royal feast and brought forth goblets of wine.”
#37
برآورد بهرام راز از نهفت
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سخنهای ایرانیان باز گفت
“Bahram disclosed his secret from concealment and recounted all the tales of the Iranians:”
#38
که کردار چون بود و اندیشه چون
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که بودم بدین داستان رهنمون
“How his deeds and thoughts had been forged, and how he had been guided through this tale.”
#39
می چند خوردند و برخاستند
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زبان را به پوزش بیاراستند
“They drank several cups of wine, arose, and adorned their tongues with mutual apologies.”
#40
دو شاه دلارای یزدان‌پرست
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وفا را بسودند بر دست دست
“The two noble, God-worshipping kings clapped hand to hand in a solemn pledge of loyalty,”
#41
کزین پس دل از راستی نشکنیم
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همی بیخ کژی ز بن برکنیم
“Swearing: 'Henceforth we shall not turn our hearts from truth, and we shall uproot all falsehood from its base.'”
#42
وفادار باشیم تا جاودان
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سخن بشنویم از لب بخردان
“'We shall remain loyal forever and listen to wise words from the lips of the prudent.'”
#43
سپینود را نیز پدرود کرد
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بر خویش تار و برش پود کرد
“He also bade farewell to Sapinud, holding her to his chest as warp and weft to his soul.”
#44
سبک پشت بر یکدگر گاشتند
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دل کینه بر جای بگذاشتند
“They swiftly turned their backs to one another, leaving all malicious hatred behind.”
#45
یکی سوی خشک و یکی سوی آب
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برفتند شادان‌دل و پرشتاب
“One heading over land and the other across the sea, they departed with joyful hearts and swift pace.”