#1
پس آگاهی آمد به روم و به هند
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که شد روی ایران چو رومی پرند
“News reached Rome and India that the face of Iran had turned bright and glorious, shimmering like Roman silk.”
#2
زمین را به کردار تابنده ماه
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به داد و به لشکر بیاراست شاه
“The King embellished the realm like the shining moon through his supreme justice and magnificent army.”
#3
کسی آن سپه را نداند شمار
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به گیتی مگر نامور شهریار
“None in all the world could reckon the count of that host, save for the renowned monarch himself.”
#4
همه با دل شاد و با ساز جنگ
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همه گیتی افروز با نام و ننگ
“All were joyful of heart, arrayed with war gear, illuminating the world while upholding honor and renown.”
#5
دل شاه هر کشوری خیره گشت
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ز نوشین‌روان رایشان تیره گشت
“The hearts of kings across every land were awestruck, and their resolve faltered before the majesty of Noshinravan.”
#6
فرستاده آمد ز هند و ز چین
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همه شاه را خواندند آفرین
“Envoys arrived from both India and China, praising the King and proclaiming blessings upon his crown.”
#7
ندیدند با خویشتن تاو او
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سبک شد به دل باژ با ساو او
“Realizing they possessed no power to withstand him, the duty of paying tribute and tax felt light upon their hearts.”
#8
همه کهتری را بیاراستند
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بسی بدره و برده‌ها خواستند
“They prepared themselves in full submission, bringing forth countless bags of coin and captives as tribute.”
#9
به زرین عمود و به زرین کلاه
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فرستادگان برگرفتند راه
“Bearing golden maces and adorned with golden helmets, the ambassadors set forth upon their journey.”
#10
به درگاه شاه جهان آمدند
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چه با ساو و باژ مهان آمدند
“They came to the threshold of the King of the World, bearing royal taxes and the tribute of great sovereigns.”
#11
بهشتی بد آراسته بارگاه
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ز بس برده و بدره و بارخواه
“The court seemed like a paradise arrayed, overflowing with treasures, gifts, attendants, and petitioners.”
#12
برین نیز بگذشت چندی سپهر
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همی‌رفت با شاه ایران به مهر
“Thus time passed under the revolving sphere, which moved in loving harmony with the Sovereign of Iran.”
#13
خردمند کسری چنان کرد رای
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کزان مرز لختی بجنبد ز جای
“Wise Khosrow then resolved to march out from his capital and journey through the lands of his kingdom.”
#14
بگردد یکی گرد خرم جهان
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گشاده کند رازهای نهان
“To traverse the prosperous realm, inspect his domain, and bring to light all hidden secrets.”
#15
بزد کوس وز جای لشکر براند
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همی ماه و خورشید زو خیره ماند
“He struck the war-drums and set his army in motion, leaving the sun and moon awestruck at the sight.”
#16
ز بس پیکر و لشکر و سیم و زر
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کمرهای زرین و زرین سپر
“So vast was the parade of warriors, silver, gold, golden belts, and golden shields that dazzled the eye.”
#17
تو گفتی بکان اندرون زر نماند
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همان در خوشاب و گوهر نماند
“One would say no gold remained in the mines, nor any radiant pearls or gems left ungathered.”
#18
تن آسان بسوی خراسان کشید
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سپه را به آیین ساسان کشید
“In majestic ease he led his forces toward Khorasan, arraying his host according to the ancient rites of Sasan.”
#19
به هر بوم آباد کو بربگذشت
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سراپرده و خیمه‌ها زد به دشت
“Through every thriving land he passed, he pitched his royal pavilions and tents across the plains.”
#20
چو برخاستی نالهٔ کرنای
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منادیگری پیش کردی به پای
“Whenever the trumpets sounded their clarion call, he sent forth a herald to proclaim aloud:”
#21
که ای زیردستان شاه جهان
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که دارد گزندی ز ما در نهان
“"O subjects of the Sovereign of the World! Who among you suffers any hidden injury or wrong from us?"”
#22
مخسبید ناایمن از شهریار
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مدارید ز اندیشه دل نابکار
“"Sleep not in fear of your King, nor let evil thoughts darken your hearts with distress!"”
#23
ازین گونه لشکر بگرگان کشید
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همی تاج و تخت بزرگان کشید
“In such grand and righteous manner he led his army onward to Gorgan, bearing the crown and throne of noble ancestors.”
#24
چنان دان که کمی نباشد ز داد
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هنر باید از شاه و رای و نژاد
“Know that no harm ever cometh from justice; a true King must possess wisdom, virtue, noble blood, and sound judgment.”