#1
چو خسرو نشست از برتخت زر
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برفتند هرکس که بودش هنر
“When Khosrow ascended the golden throne, all those endowed with wisdom and skill gathered in his presence.”
#2
گرانمایگان را همه خواندند
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بر آن تاج نو گوهر افشاندند
“They summoned all the nobles and notables, who showered precious jewels upon that newly-won crown.”
#3
به موبد چنین گفت کاین تاج وتخت
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نیابد مگر مردم نیک بخت
“He spoke thus to the chief High Priest: 'This crown and throne are attained by none save the truly fortunate.'”
#4
مبادا مرا پیشه جز راستی
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که بیدادی آرد همه کاستی
“'May my sole practice be truth and justice, for tyranny brings forth only diminishment and loss.'”
#5
ابا هرکسی رای ما آشتیست
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ز پیکار کردن سرماتهیست
“'Our intent toward all people is peace; my mind is utterly free from the desire for strife.'”
#6
ز یزدان پذیرفتم این تخت نو
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همین روشن و مایه وربخت نو
“'From God Almighty I have accepted this new throne, as well as this radiant fortune and glorious destiny.'”
#7
شما نیز دلها بفرمان دهید
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بهرکار بر ما سپاسی نهید
“'You too, submit your hearts to my commands, and place a debt of gratitude upon us through your obedience.'”
#8
از آزردن مردم پارسا
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و دیگر کشیدن سر از پادشا
“'Refrain from grieving righteous and devout people, and from turning your heads away from the King's sovereignty.'”
#9
سوم دور بودن ز چیز کسان
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که دودش بود سوی آنکس رسان
“'Thirdly, stay far removed from the possessions of others, for the smoke of unjust gain will ultimately return to burn its author.'”
#10
که در گاه و بی‌گه کسی رابسوخت
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به بی‌مایه چیزی دلش برفروخت
“'For whoever causes someone to burn at any hour, kindling his heart over worthless gains, shall suffer harm.'”
#11
دگر هرچ در مردمی در خورد
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مر آن را پذیرنده باشد خرد
“'Furthermore, whatever is worthy of true humanity will find acceptance within wise judgment.'”
#12
نباشد مرا با کسی داوری
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اگر تاج جوید گر انگشتری
“'I bear no conflict or quarrel with anyone, whether he aspires to a crown or seeks merely a signet ring.'”
#13
کرا گوهر تن بود با نژاد
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نگوید سخن با کسی جز بداد
“'Whoever possesses nobility of essence combined with high birth will speak to no one save with justice.'”
#14
نباشد شما را جز از ایمنی
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نیازد بکردار آهرمنی
“'Nothing lies ahead for you except safety and peace, for no one shall stoop to demonic deeds.'”
#15
هرآنکس که بشنید گفتار شاه
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همی آفرین خواند برتاج و گاه
“Everyone who listened to the King's words showered praise upon his crown and throne.”
#16
برفتند شاد از بر تخت او
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بسی آفرین بود بر بخت او
“They departed joyful from before his throne, uttering many blessings upon his fortune.”
#17
سپهبد فرود آمد از تخت شاد
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همه شب ز هرمز همی‌کرد یاد
“The commander stepped down from the throne in joy, yet throughout the night he kept remembering Hormoz.”