#1
پس از چند گه مای بیمار شد
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دل زن برو پر ز تیمار شد
“After some time, May fell gravely ill, and his wife's heart was consumed with sorrow for him.”
#2
دوهفته برآمد به زاری بمرد
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برفت وجهان دیگری را سپرد
“Two weeks passed in sorrow before he died; he departed and yielded this realm to another.”
#3
همه سندلی زار و گریان شدند
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ز درد دل مای بریان شدند
“All the people of Sandali wept and wailed, their inner hearts burning with the pain of May's loss.”
#4
نشستند یک ماه باسوگ شاه
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سرماه یک سر بیامد سپاه
“For one full month they sat in mourning for the king; at month's end, the army gathered together as one.”
#5
همه نامداران وگردان شهر
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هرآنکس که او را خرد بود بهر
“All the grandees and champions of the city, every person who possessed a share of wisdom,”
#6
سخن رفت هرگونه بر انجمن
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چنین گفت فرزانه‌ای رای‌زن
“Diverse discourse took place in that assembly, until a wise advisor spoke thus:”
#7
که این زن که از تخم جمهور بود
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همیشه ز کردار بد دور بود
“'This woman, who springs from the royal seed of Jomhur, has ever stayed far from evil deeds.”
#8
همه راستی خواستی نزد شوی
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نبود ایچ تابود جز دادجوی
“She sought nothing but truth beside her husband; throughout her life she sought only justice.”
#9
نژادیست این ساخته داد را
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همه راستی را و بنیاد را
“Her bloodline is fashioned for equity, built entirely upon truth and righteousness.”
#10
همان به که این زن بود شهریار
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که او ماند زین مهتران یادگار
“It is best that this woman be our monarch, to endure as a living legacy of these noble lords.'”
#11
زگفتار او رام گشت انجمن
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فرستاده شد نزد آن پاک تن
“The council was won over by his speech, and an envoy was dispatched to that virtuous queen,”
#12
که تخت دو فرزند را خود بگیر
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فزاینده کاریست این ناگزیر
“Urging her to take the throne of her two sons—an essential step that brings increase.”
#13
چوفرزند گردد سزاوار گاه
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بدو ده بزرگی و گنج و سپاه
“'When the child becomes worthy of the throne, relinquish to him the glory, the treasury, and the host.”
#14
ازان پس هم آموزگارش تو باش
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دلارام و دستور و رایش تو باش
“And thereafter, remain his preceptor, his comfort, minister, and guide.'”
#15
به گفتار ایشان زن نیک بخت
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بیفراخت تاج و بیاراست تخت
“At their council, the fortunate lady raised the crown and adorned the throne of rule.”
#16
فزونی وخوبی وفرهنگ وداد
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همه پادشاهی بدو گشت شاد
“Abundance, virtue, culture, and justice flourished, and the whole kingdom rejoiced under her.”
#17
دوموبد گزین کرد پاکیزه‌رای
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هنرمند و گیتی سپرده به پای
“She selected two noble-minded Mobads, gifted in wisdom and experienced in the ways of the world.”
#18
بدیشان سپرد آن دو فرزند را
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دو مهتر نژاد خردمند را
“To them she entrusted her two sons—two wise offspring of exalted blood.”
#19
نبودند ز ایشان جدا یک زمان
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بدیدار ایشان شده شادمان
“The tutors were never separated from them for an instant, delighting in their presence.”
#20
چو نیرو گرفتند و دانا شدند
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بهر دانشی بر توانا شدند
“When the boys grew strong and learned, attaining mastery in every branch of knowledge,”
#21
زمان تا زمان یک ز دیگر جدا
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شدندی برمادر پارسا
“From time to time, each would go separately to their virtuous mother,”
#22
که ازماکدامست شایسته‌تر
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به دل برتر و نیز بایسته‌تر
“Asking: 'Which of us is more worthy, more exalted in heart, and more fitting to rule?'”
#23
چنین گفت مادر به هر دو پسر
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که تا از شما باکه یابم هنر
“Thus the mother spoke to both sons: 'Whichever of you reveals true virtue and merit—'”
#24
خردمندی ورای و پرهیز و دین
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زبان چرب و گوینده و بآفرین
“'Wisdom, sound judgment, piety, religion, an eloquent tongue, and praiseworthy words.”
#25
چودارید هر دو ز شاهی نژاد
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خرد باید و شرم و پرهیز وداد
“Since both of you possess royal lineage, you must have wisdom, modesty, restraint, and justice.'”
#26
چوتنها شدی سوی مادر یکی
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چنین هم سخن راندی اندکی
“When one came alone before the mother, he would speak in like manner:”
#27
که از ما دو فرزند کشور کراست
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به شاهی و این تخت و افسرکراست
“'Which of us two sons owns the realm? To whom belong royalty, throne, and crown?'”
#28
بدو مام گفتی که تخت آن تست
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هنرمندی و رای و بخت آن تست
“The mother would answer him: 'The throne is yours; art, counsel, and good fortune belong to you.'”
#29
به دیگر پسرهم ازینسان سخن
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همی‌راندی تا سخن شد کهن
“She spoke in the selfsame manner to the other son, continuing thus until time rolled on.”
#30
دل هرد وان شاد کردی به تخت
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به گنج وسپاه وبنام و به بخت
“She gladdened the hearts of both with hopes of the throne, wealth, army, renown, and fortune.”