The ancient sage, keeper of forgotten lore, recounts that among all monarchs endowed with divine glory and justice, and among warriors of royal lineage, none equaled the Khaqan of China in wealth and splendor—save for Khosrow Anushirvan, the sovereign of Iran. From the eastern reaches of China to the banks of the Oxus River (Jayhun), all peoples praised the justice of the Khaqan and yielded to his rule. That mighty leader, possessing vast treasures, infinite armies, and a majestic crown, held court at Golzaryun beyond the realm of Chaj. Yet simultaneously, the fame of King Khosrow's courage, profound wisdom, divine grace, and imperial order resounded across the earth, compelling the reverence of rulers throughout the world.
#1
چنین گفت پرمایه دهقان پیر
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سخن هرچ زو بشنوی یادگیر
“Thus spoke the noble, ancient sage: commit to memory every word you hear from him.”
#2
که از نامداران با فر و داد
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ز مردان جنگی به فر ونژاد
“That among the glorious and just nobles, and among warriors of noble lineage and splendor,”
#3
چوخاقان چینی نبود از مهان
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گذشته ز کسری بگرد جهان
“Except for Khosrow across the world, none among the great magnates equaled the Khaqan of China.”
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همان تا لب رود جیحون ز چین
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برو خواندندی بداد آفرین
“From the realm of China unto the banks of the Jayhun, all proclaimed praises for his rule of justice.”
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سپهدار با لشکر و گنج و تاج
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بگلزریون بودزان روی چاج
“That commander, endowed with army, treasure, and crown, held court at Golzaryun beyond Chaj.”
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سخنهای کسری به گرد جهان
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پراگنده شد درمیان مهان
“Meanwhile, the fame and words of Khosrow spread far and wide among the world's great sovereigns.”
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به مردی و دانایی و فرهی
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بزرگی وآیین شاهنشهی
“Renowned for his valor, supreme wisdom, divine grace, grandeur, and imperial law.”