Thus begins the legendary tale recounted by the alert and wise elder, Shahu. He spoke of an exalted king of India named Jomhur, a monarch endowed with mighty armies, vast treasure, and magnificent fortune, whose renown for chivalry and justice resonated across every realm. His kingdom spanned from Kashmir to the very borders of China, and all praised his righteous governance. King Jomhur sat upon a royal throne carved of sandalwood, ruling over all subjects—civilians, courtiers, and soldiers alike—with immense wisdom and honor. He was wedded to a noble queen of royal blood, virtuous and brilliant. In time, this blessed union bore a noble son who mirrored his majestic father. Upon beholding the newborn prince, the king joyfully named him Gav.
#1
چنین گفت شاهوی بیداردل
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که ای پیر دانای و بسیار دل
“Thus spoke Shahu of vigilant heart: 'O wise and resolute elder,'”
#2
ایا مرد فرزانه و تیز ویر
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ز شاهوی پیر این سخن یادگیر
“'O man of wisdom and sharp intellect, remember these words from the old Shahu:'”
#3
که درهند مردی سرافراز بود
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که با لشکر و خیل و با ساز بود
“'That in the land of India there was an exalted man, possessing armies, retainers, and royal accoutrements,'”
#4
خنیده بهر جای جمهور نام
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به مردی بهر جای گسترده گام
“'Famous in every land by the name of Jomhur, stepping forth everywhere in valour.'”
#5
چنان پادشا گشته برهندوان
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خردمند و بیدار و روشن‌روان
“'Such a king had he become over the people of Hind—wise, alert, and luminous of soul.'”
#6
ورا بود کشمیر تا مرز چین
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برو خواندندی به داد آفرین
“'His domain reached from Kashmir to the border of China, and over him all praised his justice.'”
#7
به مردی جهانی گرفته بدست
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ورا سندلی بود جای نشست
“'Through courage he had conquered a world; he sat upon a seat of sandalwood.'”
#8
همیدون بدش تاج و گنج و سپاه
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همیدون نگین وهمیدون کلاه
“'Likewise he possessed the crown, treasure, and army, the signet ring and royal cap.'”
#9
هنرمند جمهور فرهنگ جوی
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سرافراز با دانش و آبروی
“'The accomplished Jomhur sought wisdom, exalted with knowledge and dignity.'”
#10
بدو شادمان زیردستان اوی
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چه شهری چه از در پرستان اوی
“'All his subjects were joyful under his rule, whether dwellers of towns or attendants at his court.'”
#11
زنی بود هم گوهرش هوشمند
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هنرمند و با دانش و بی‌گزند
“'He had a wife of noble lineage and quick intellect, accomplished, wise, and flawless.'”
#12
پسر زاد زان شاه نیکو یکی
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که پیدا نبود از پدر اندکی
“'A handsome son was born to that good king, who lacked nothing of his father's greatness.'”
#13
پدر چون بدید آن جهاندار نو
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هم اندر زمان نام کردند گو
“'When the father beheld that new prince of the world, straightway they named him Gav.'”