#1
چو بر زد ز دریا درفش سپید
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ستاره شد از تیرگی ناامید
“When the white banner unfurled from the sea of heaven, the stars lost all hope in the darkness.”
#2
تبیره زنان از دو پرده سرای
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برفتند با پیل و باکرنای
“Drums sounded from both pavilions as troops marched forth with elephants and trumpets.”
#3
خروش آمد و نالهٔ گاودم
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هم از کوههٔ پیل رویینه خم
“A roar arose from the cow-horns and brass drums mounted upon the backs of elephants.”
#4
تو گفتی بجنبد همی دشت وراغ
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شده روی خورشید چون پر زاغ
“You would say the plain and meadow trembled, and the sun's face turned dark as a raven's wing.”
#5
چو ایرانیان برکشیدند صف
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همه نیزه و تیغ هندی بکف
“When the Iranians drew up their battle lines, all held spears and Indian blades in hand.”
#6
زمین سر به سر گفتی ازجوشنست
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ستاره ز نوک سنان روشنست
“The earth seemed clad in mail from end to end, and stars gleamed from the tips of spears.”
#7
چو خسرو بیاراست بر قلبگاه
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همه دل گرفتند یکسر سپاه
“When Khosrow arranged his position at the center, the entire army took heart.”
#8
ورامیمنه دار گردوی بود
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که گرد ودلیر وجهانجوی بود
“Upon the right wing stood Garduy, a brave champion and world-seeking warrior.”
#9
بدست چپش نامدار ارمنی
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ابا جوشن وتیغ آهرمنی
“On his left stood the renowned Armenian leader, equipped with armor and a demon-cleaving sword.”
#10
مبارز چوشاپور وچون اندیان
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بران جنگ بر تنگ بسته میان
“Champions like Shapur and Andiyan stood with belts tightened for the battle.”
#11
همی‌بود گستهم بردست شاه
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که دارد مر او را ز دشمن نگاه
“Gustahm stood beside the king to guard him against the enemy's assault.”
#12
چوبهرام یل رومیان راندید
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درنگی شد وخامشی برگزید
“When heroic Bahram drove back the Romans, he paused for a moment and chose silence.”
#13
بفرمود تاکوس برپشت پیل
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ببستند وشد گرد لشکر چونیل
“He commanded drums to be strapped to the elephant's back, and the dust of the army grew dark like indigo.”
#14
نشست ازبرپشت پیل سپید
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هم آوردش ازبخت شد ناامید
“He mounted a white elephant, and his adversary grew despairing of fortune.”
#15
همی‌راند آن پیل تامیمنه
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بشاپور گفت ای بد بدتنه
“He drove the elephant toward the right wing and called to Shapur, 'O evil-bodied villain!'”
#16
نه پیمانت این بد به نامه درون
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که پیش من آیی بدین دشت خون
“'Was this not your covenant in the letter, to come before me upon this field of blood?'”
#17
نه این باشد آیین پرمایگان
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همی تن بکشتن دهی رایگان
“'It is not the way of nobles to offer oneself up to slaughter so needlessly.'”
#18
بدو گفت شاپور کای دیوفش
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سرخویش دربندگی کرده کش
“Shapur answered him, 'O demon-like wretch! You who bowed your head in servitude!'”
#19
ازین نامه کی بود نام ونشان
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که گویی کنون پیش گردنکشان
“'When was there ever trace of such a letter that you now speak of before these proud champions?'”
#20
گرانمایه خسرو بشاپور گفت
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که آن نامه با رای او بود جفت
“Noble Khosrow said to Shapur that the letter had been crafted with his own counsel.”
#21
به نامه توپاداش یابی زمن
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هم ازنامداران این انجمن
“'You shall receive your reward from me for that letter, as well as from the nobles of this assembly.'”
#22
چوهنگام باشد بگویم تو را
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زاندیشه بد بشویم تو را
“'When the right moment comes, I shall explain it to you and cleanse your mind of bad thoughts.'”
#23
چوبهرام آواز خسرو شنید
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باندیشه آن جادوی را بدید
“When Bahram heard Khosrow's voice, he perceived the trickery behind that craft.”
#24
برآشفت وزان کار تنگ آمدش
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چوارغنده شد رای جنگ آمدش
“Enraged and constrained by that deceit, his fierce mind burned for battle.”
#25
جفا پیشه برپیل تنها برفت
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سوی قلب خسرو خرامید تفت
“The ruthless warrior advanced alone upon his elephant, riding swiftly toward Khosrow's center.”
#26
چوخسرو چنان دید با اندیان
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چین گفت کای نره شیر ژیان
“When Khosrow saw him, he called to Andiyan, 'O fierce and mighty lion!'”
#27
برین پیل برتیرباران کنید
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کمان را چوابر بهاران کنید
“'Rain down arrows upon this elephant; make your bows rain like spring clouds!'”
#28
از ایرانیان آنک بد روزبه
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کمان برنهادند یکسر بزه
“The fortunate archers among the Iranians strung their bows all as one.”
#29
زپیکان چنان گشت خرطوم پیل
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توگفتی شد از خستگی پیل نیل
“The elephant's trunk became so filled with arrowheads that you would say it turned blue like the Nile from wounds.”
#30
هم آنگاه بهرام بالای خواست
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یکی مغفر خسرو آرای خواست
“Then Bahram called for a charger and asked for a helmet fit for Khosrow.”
#31
همان تیرباران گرفتند باز
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برآشفت بهرام گردن فراز
“The volley of arrows fell upon him once more, and proud Bahram flew into a fury.”
#32
پیاده شد آن مرد پرخاشخر
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زره دامنش رابزد برکمر
“The combative warrior dismounted, tucking the skirt of his mail into his belt.”
#33
سپر برسرآورد وشمشیر تیز
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برآورد زان جنگیان رستخیز
“Holding his shield over his head and brandishing a sharp sword, he raised a resurrection among those warriors.”
#34
پیاده زبهرام بگریختند
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کمانهای چاچی فروریختند
“The foot-soldiers fled from Bahram, throwing down their Chachi bows.”
#35
یکی باره بردند هم درزمان
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سپهبد نشست از بر اودمان
“A warhorse was immediately brought to him, and the warlord mounted it in fury.”
#36
خروشان همی‌تاخت تا قلبگاه
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بجایی کجا شاه بد بی‌سپاه
“Roaring, he rode straight toward the center where the king stood without a heavy guard.”
#37
همه قلبگه پاک برهم درید
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درفش جهاندار شد ناپدید
“He completely tore apart the center, and the sovereign's banner disappeared from view.”
#38
وزان جایگه شد سوی میسره
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پس پشتش آزادگان یکسره
“From there he charged toward the left wing, with noblemen pursuing close behind.”
#39
نگهبان آن دست گردوی بود
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که مردی دلیر وجهانجوی بود
“The defender of that wing was Garduy, a courageous and world-seeking hero.”
#40
برادر چوروی برادر بدید
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کمان را بزه کرد واندرکشید
“When brother saw the face of brother, he strung his bow and drew it tight.”
#41
دوخونی بران سان برآویختند
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که گفتی بهمشان برآمیختند
“The two deadly fighters clashed in such a way that you would say they were entangled as one.”
#42
بدین سان زمانی برآمد دراز
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همی یک زدیگر نگشتند باز
“In this manner a long space of time passed, and neither turned away from the other.”
#43
بدو گفت بهرام کای بی‌پدر
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به خون برادر چه بندی کمر
“Bahram said to him, 'O fatherless wretch! Why do you gird yourself to shed your brother's blood?'”
#44
بدو گفت گردوی کای پیسه گرگ
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تونشنیدی آن داستان بزرگ
“Garduy replied, 'O piebald wolf! Have you not heard that famous tale?'”
#45
که هرکو برادر بود دوست به
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چو دشمن بود بی پی و پوست به
“'He who is a brother is best when a friend; when he becomes an enemy, better he be flayed skin and bone!'”
#46
تو هم دشمن و بد تن و ریمنی
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جهان آفرین را به دل دشمنی
“Thou too art an enemy, evil-bodied and treacherous, an adversary at heart to the Creator of the World.”
#47
به پیش برادر برادر به جنگ
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نیاید اگر باشدش نام و ننگ
“A brother comes not to battle against his brother, if he possesses any sense of honor or shame.”
#48
چوبشنید بهرام زو بازگشت
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برآشفت و با او دژم ساز گشت
“When Bahram heard this, he turned away from him; he grew enraged and turned grimly against him.”
#49
همی‌راند گردوی تا نزد شاه
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ز آهن شده روی جنگی سیاه
“Gorduy rode swift until he reached the King, his warrior face darkened beneath iron armor.”
#50
برو آفرین کرد خسرو به مهر
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که پاداش بادت ز گردان سپهر
“Khosrow showered loving praise upon him, saying: 'May the revolving sky grant thee thy full reward!'”
#51
فرستاده خسرو به شاپور کس
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که موسیل راباش فریادرس
“Khosrow sent a messenger unto Shapur, saying: 'Go thou and speed to the aid of Mushel!'”
#52
بکوشید تا پشت پشت آورید
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مگر بخت روشن به مشت آورید
“'Strive back-to-back in unity, that perchance ye may seize bright fortune in your grasp.'”
#53
به گستهم گفت آن زمان شهریار
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که گر هیچ رومی کند کارزار
“Then spake the King to Gustahm: 'If any Roman champion should wage this fight...'”
#54
چو بهرام جنگی شکسته شود
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وگر نیز در جنگ خسته شود
“'...and if warlike Bahram be broken or wounded in the thick of fray...'”
#55
همه رومیان سر به گردون برند
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سخنها ز اندازه بیرون برند
“'...the Romans will raise their heads to the heavens in pride, and utter boasts beyond all measure.'”
#56
نخواهم که رومی بود سرفراز
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به ما برکنند اندرین جنگ ناز
“'I desire not that a Roman stand triumphant, or flaunt his pride over us in this war.'”
#57
بدیدم هنرهای رومی همه
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بسان رمه روزگار دمه
“'I have seen all the prowess of the Romans—they are like a flock stranded in a stormy blizzard.'”
#58
هم آن به که من با سپاه اندکی
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ز چوبینه آورد خواهم یکی
“''Tis far better that I, with a meager force, seek single combat with Chubin.'”
#59
نخواهم درین کار یاری ز کس
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امیدم به یزدان فریادرس
“'I ask no help from any man in this cause; my only hope rests in God, the Succorer.'”
#60
بدو گفت گستهم کای شهریار
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به شیرین روانت مخور زینهار
“Gustahm said to him: 'O King, take not a dangerous oath by thy sweet soul!'”
#61
چو رایت چنین است مردان کین
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بخواه و مکن تیره روی زمین
“'If such be thy resolve, call forth thy men of vengeance, and darken not the face of the earth with despair.'”
#62
بدو گفت خسرو که اینست روی
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که گفتی ز لشکر کنون یار جوی
“Khosrow answered him: 'Indeed, this is the proper path thou hast spoken—to seek now companions from the army.'”
#63
گزین کرد گستهم ز ایران سوار
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ده و چار گردنکش نامدار
“Gustahm chose from Iran's noble horsemen fourteen famed and formidable warriors.”
#64
نخستین ازین جنگیان نام خویش
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نوشت و بیاورد و بنهاد پیش
“First among these warriors, he wrote down his own name, brought the scroll, and laid it before the King.”
#65
دگر گرد شاپور با اندیان
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چو بند وی و گردوی پشت کیان
“Next the valiant Shapur with Andiyan, along with Bandoy and Gorduy, the bulwarks of the Kayanids.”
#66
چو آذرگشسپ و دگر شیر ذیل
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چو زنگوی گستاخ با شیر و پیل
“Like Azargashasp and the lion-hearted Zayl, and fearless Zangoy, brave against lion and elephant.”
#67
تخواره که در جنگ غمخواره بود
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یلان سینه را زشت پتیاره بود
“Takhtvareh, who was a true companion in battle, and a dreadful menace to the chest of heroes.”
#68
فرخ زاد و چون خسرو سرفراز
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چو اشتاد پیروز دشمن گداز
“Farrukhzad and the high-exalted Khosrow, along with victorious Ashtad, the melter of foes.”
#69
چو فرخنده خورشید با اورمزد
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که دشمن بدی پیش ایشان فرزد
“Like auspicious Khorshid alongside Ohrmazd, before whom enemies were humbled like frail grass.”
#70
چومردان گزین کرد ز ایران دو هفت
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ز لشکر بیک سو خرامید تفت
“Having chosen twice seven men from Iran, he moved swiftly to one side away from the main host.”
#71
چنین گفت خسرو بدین مهتران
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که ای سرفرازان و فرمانبران
“Thus spake Khosrow to these chieftains: 'O ye exalted ones and obedient subjects!'”
#72
همه پشت را سوی یزدان کنید
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دل خویش را شاد و خندان کنید
“'Turn your backs in trust toward God, and make your hearts joyful and glad!'”
#73
جز از خواست یزدان نباشد سخن
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چنین بود تا بود چرخ کهن
“'Naught cometh to pass save by God's will; so hath it ever been since the ancient sky revolved.'”
#74
برزم اندرون کشته بهتر بود
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که در خانه‌ات بنده مهتر بود
“''Tis better to be slain in combat than to see a slave rule supreme in thy home.'”
#75
نگهدار من بود باید به جنگ
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بهنگام جنبش نسازم درنگ
“'Ye must protect me in battle, for when the moment to strike arrives, I shall not hesitate.'”
#76
همه هم زبان آفرین خواندند
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ورا شهریار زمین خواندند
“All with one voice sang his praises, and proclaimed him the Sovereign of the Earth.”
#77
بکردند پیمان که از شهریار
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کسی برنگردد ازین کارزار
“They pledged a solemn covenant that not one would desert the King in this battle.”
#78
سپهدار بشنید و آرام یافت
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خوش آمدش وز مهتران کام یافت
“The commander heard this and found solace; he was pleased and attained his heart's desire from his lords.”
#79
سپه رابه بهرام فرخ سپرد
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همی‌رفت با چارده مرد گرد
“He entrusted the main army to blessed Bahram, while he advanced with his fourteen valiant men.”
#80
هم آنگه خروش آمد از دیده‌گاه
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به بهرام گفتند کامد سپاه
“At that moment a cry echoed from the lookout post, shouting to Bahram: 'Lo, the enemy army approaches!'”
#81
جهان جوی بیدار دل برنشست
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کمندی به فتراک و تیغی بدست
“The world-seeking, vigilant-hearted king mounted his steed, a lariat bound to his saddle-bow and a sword in hand.”
#82
ز بالا چو آن مایه مردم بدید
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تنی چند زان جنگیان برگزید
“When Bahram beheld that handful of warriors from the height, he selected a few choice fighters from his ranks.”
#83
یلان سینه راگفت کاین بد نژاد
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به جنگ اندرون دادمردی بداد
“He said to Yalan-Sineh: 'This ill-bred rival has truly displayed great bravery in battle.”
#84
که من دانم اکنون جزو نیست این
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که یارد چمیدن برین دشت کین
“'For I know well that none other than Khosrow himself would dare to stride thus across this field of vengeance.”
#85
برین مایه مردم به جنگ آمدست
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وگر پیش کام نهنگ آمدست
“'He has joined battle with only this meager force, or rather, he has plunged right into the dragon's jaws!”
#86
فزون نیست با او سرافراز بیست
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ازیشان کسی را ندانم که کیست
“'With him are no more than twenty noble warriors, nor do I recognize who any of them might be.”
#87
اگر پیشم آید جهان را بسم
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اگر بر نیایم ازو ناکسم
“'If he comes before me, I alone am enough to face him; and if I fail to defeat him, I am unworthy of manhood!'”
#88
به ایزد گشسپ ویلان سینه گفت
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که مردان ندارند مردی نهفت
“He said to Izad Gashasp and Yalan-Sineh: 'True warriors do not conceal their valor.”
#89
نباید که ما بیش باشیم چار
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به خسرو مرا کس نیاید به کار
“'We four should not be exceeded; in facing Khosrow, I need no other assistance.'”
#90
یکی بد کجا نام او جان فروز
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که تیره شبان برگزیدی به روز
“There was one warrior named Jan-Forouz, who preferred the dark night over the bright day.”
#91
سپه را بدو داد و خود پیش رفت
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همی تاخت با این سه بیدار تفت
“Bahram entrusted the main army to him and rode forward himself, galloping swiftly with these three vigilant companions.”
#92
چو بهرام را دید خسرو ز راه
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به ایرانیان گفت کامد سپاه
“When Khosrow saw Bahram advancing along the path, he said to the Iranians, 'Lo, the enemy host approaches!”
#93
کنون هیچ دل را مدارید تنگ
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که آمد مرا روزگار درنگ
“'Now let not your hearts grow heavy or faint, for my time of hesitation is ended.”
#94
من و گرز و چوبینه بدنشان
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شما رزم سازید با سرکشان
“'It shall be I, my mace, and ill-fated Chubineh; as for you, fight against his rebellious warriors.”
#95
شما چارده یار و ایشان سه تن
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مبادا که بینید هرگز شکن
“'You are fourteen companions and they are but three; may defeat never touch your ranks!'”
#96
نیاطوس با لشکر رومیان
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ببستند ناچار یکسر میان
“Niyatus and the host of the Romans perforce girded their loins for battle.”
#97
برفتند زان رزمگه سوی کوه
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که دیدار بودی بهر دو گروه
“They moved from the battlefield toward the mountain, where both opposing forces were in plain view.”
#98
همی‌گفت هرکس که پر مایه شاه
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چرا جان فروشد ز بهر کلاه
“Everyone murmured: 'Why does the glorious king risk his precious life for the sake of a crown?”
#99
بماند بدین دشت چندین سوار
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شود خیره تنها سوی کارزار
“'Leaving so many horsemen behind on this plain, why does he ride rashly and alone into combat?'”
#100
همه دست برآسمان داشتند
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که او را همه کشته پنداشتند
“They all raised their hands to the heavens in prayer, for they all presumed he would be slain.”
#101
چو بهرام جنگی برانگیخت اسپ
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یلان سینه و گرد ایزد گشسپ
“When warlike Bahram spurred his charger forward, alongside Yalan-Sineh and the warrior Izad Gashasp,”
#102
بدیدند یاران خسروهمه
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شد او گرگ و آن نامداران رمه
“All of Khosrow's companions saw that Bahram had become like a fierce wolf and those chieftains like a helpless flock.”
#103
بماند آنگهی شاه ز آویختن
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وزان شورش و باره انگیختن
“Thereupon the king desisted from fighting, turning away from that turmoil and from spurring his steed.”
#104
جهاندار ناکام برگاشت اسپ
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پس اندر همی‌رفت ایزدگشسپ
“The ruler of the world reluctantly turned his horse around, while Izad Gashasp pursued closely behind him.”
#105
چوگستهم وبندوی وگردوی ماند
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گوتاجور نام یزدان بخواند
“When Gustahm, Bandoy, and Gardoy fell behind, the crowned hero invoked the name of God.”
#106
بگستهم گفت آن زمان شهریار
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که تنگ اندرآمد بد روزگار
“The king then said to Gustahm: 'Foul fortune has pressed tightly upon us!”
#107
چه بایست این بیهده رستخیز
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بدیدند پشت من اندر گریز
“'What need was there for this futile commotion, only for them to see my back in flight?'”
#108
بدو گفت گستهم کامد سوار
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توتنهاشدی چون کنی کارزار
“Gustahm said to him: 'The enemy horseman has arrived; now that you are alone, how can you wage battle?'”
#109
نگه کرد خسرو پس پشت خویش
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ازان چار بهرام را دید پیش
“Khosrow glanced behind him and, of those four warriors, saw Bahram riding at the head.”
#110
همی‌داشت تن رازدشمن نگاه
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ببرید برگستوان سیاه
“He guarded his body from the enemy's thrusts, while his black horse-armor was severed.”
#111
ازوبازماندند هردوسوار
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پس پشت اودشمن کینه دار
“Both his horsemen fell behind him, leaving the vengeful enemy pressed hard against his back.”
#112
به پیش اندر آمد یکی غار تنگ
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سه جنگی پس اندر بسان پلنگ
“Before him appeared a narrow cave, while three warriors pursued closely behind like leopards.”
#113
بن غارهم بسته آمد زکوه
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بماند آن جهاندار دور ازگروه
“The end of the cave was blocked by the mountain walls; thus the ruler was trapped, far separated from his host.”
#114
فرود آمد از اسپ فرخ جوان
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پیاده بران کوه برشد دوان
“The glorious youth dismounted from his horse and scrambled swiftly up the steep rock on foot.”
#115
پیاده شد وراه اوبسته شد
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دل نامداران ازو خسته شد
“He was forced onto foot, his path entirely blocked; and the hearts of the noble warriors bled for his plight.”
#116
نه جای درنگ ونه جای گریز
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پس اندر همی‌رفت بهرام تیز
“No space remained to pause or flee; behind him, Bahram pressed in swift pursuit.”
#117
بخسرو چنین گفت کای پرفریب
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به پیش فراز توآمد نشیب
“He called to Khosrow: 'O trickster deceitful! Thy rising fortune now meets its descent.'”
#118
برمن چراتاختی هوش خویش
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نهاده برین گونه بردوش خویش
“'Why hast thou offered thy own life up to doom, carrying thy destruction upon thy own shoulders?'”
#119
چوشد زان نشان کار برشاه تنگ
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پس پشت شمشیر و در پیش سنگ
“When thus the King was trapped in dire distress—a sword behind him, and before, a wall of rock.”
#120
به یزدان چنین گفت کای کردگار
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توی برتر از گردش روزگار
“He cried unto God: 'O Creator Divine! Thou art far exalted above the turns of Fate.'”
#121
بدین جای بیچارگی دست گیر
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تو باشی ننالم به کیوان و تیر
“'Take Thou my hand in this helpless place; if Thou art my refuge, I complain not to Saturn or Mercury.'”
#122
هم آنگه چو از کوه برشد خروش
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پدید آمد از راه فرخ سروش
“Just then, a roar echoed from the mountain height, and blessed Soroush appeared upon the path.”
#123
همه جامه‌اش سبز و خنگی به زیر
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ز دیدار او گشت خسرو دلیر
“Clad all in green and astride a white steed, Khosrow took courage at the sight of him.”
#124
چو نزدیک شد دست خسرو گرفت
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ز یزدان پاک این نباشد شگفت
“As he drew near, he grasped Khosrow's hand; from Pure God, such a miracle is no surprise.”
#125
چواز پیش بدخواه برداشتش
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به آسانی آورد و بگذاشتش
“Lifting him up from before the enemy's eyes, he carried him easily and set him down in safety.”
#126
بدو گفت خسرو که نام تو چیست
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همی‌گفت چندی و چندی گریست
“Khosrow asked him: 'What is thy name?' weeping bitterly as he spoke.”
#127
فرشته بدو گفت نامم سروش
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چو ایمن شدی دور باش از خروش
“The angel replied: 'My name is Soroush; now that thou art safe, cease thy lamenting.'”
#128
کزین پس شوی بر جهان پادشا
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نباید که باشی جز از پارسا
“'For henceforth thou shalt rule over the world; it behoves thee to be naught but righteous.'”
#129
بدین زودی اندر بشاهی رسی
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بدین سالیان بگذرد هشت و سی
“'So swiftly shalt thou attain the throne, and thy reign shall endure for thirty and eight years.'”
#130
بگفت این سخن نیز و شد ناپدید
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کس اندر جهان این شگفتی ندید
“Having uttered these words, he vanished; none in the world had ever seen such a marvel.”
#131
چو آن دید بهرام خیره بماند
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جهان آفرین را فراوان بخواند
“When Bahram witnessed this, he stood astonished, and called upon the Creator of the World repeatedly.”
#132
همی‌گفت تا جنگ مردم بود
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مبادا که مردی ز من گم بود
“He said: 'So long as the fight is against mortals, let no courage fail within me.'”
#133
برآنم که جنگم کنون با پریست
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برین تخت تیره بباید گریست
“'Now I see that my battle is against spirits; over this dark throne one must weep.'”
#134
نیاطوس زان روی بر کوهسار
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همی‌خواست از دادگر زینهار
“Niatos, on his side upon the mountain heights, was praying for protection from the Just God.”
#135
خراشید مریم دو رخسار خویش
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ز تیمار جفت جهاندار خویش
“Maryam scratched her two cheeks in grief, tormented by fear for her royal husband.”
#136
سپه بود برکوه و هامون وراغ
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دل رومیان زو پر از درد و داغ
“The army covered mountain, plain, and meadow, the hearts of the Romans filled with pain and grief.”
#137
نیاطوس چون روی خسرو ندید
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عماری زرین به یکسو کشید
“When Niatos saw no sign of Khosrow, he drew his golden litter to one side.”
#138
بمریم چنین گفت کاندر نشین
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که ترسم که شد شاه ایران زمین
“He said to Maryam: 'Step inside, for I fear the King of Iran has perished.'”
#139
هم آنگاه خسرو بران روی کوه
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پدید آمد از راه دور از گروه
“At that very moment, Khosrow appeared upon the mountainside, coming from afar, away from the enemy line.”
#140
همه لشکر نامور شاد شد
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دل مریم از درد آزاد شد
“All the renowned army rejoiced, and Maryam's heart was delivered from grief.”
#141
چوآمد به مریم بگفت آنچ دید
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وزان کوه خارا سر اندر کشید
“When he came to Maryam, he told her all he had seen, and how he had emerged from the flinty mountain.”
#142
چنین گفت کای ماه قیصر نژاد
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مرا داور دادگر داد داد
“He said: 'O moon of Caesar's lineage! The Just Judge hath granted me justice!'”
#143
نه از کاهلی بدنه از بد دلی
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که در جنگ بد دل کند کاهلی
“'It was neither from weakness nor cowardice, for only a faint heart shows cowardice in battle.'”
#144
بدان غار بی‌راه در ماندم
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به دل آفریننده را خواندم
“'I was trapped in that pathless cave, and prayed in my heart to the Creator.'”
#145
نهان داشت دارنده کارجهان
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برین بنده گشت آشکارا نهان
“The Ruler of the World held secrets concealed, yet unto this servant the hidden was revealed.”
#146
فریدون فرخ ندید این به خواب
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نه تورو نه سلم و نه افراسیاب
“Blessed Fereydoun saw not this in dream, nor Tur, nor Salm, nor Afrasiab.”
#147
که امروز من دیدم ای سرکشان
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ز پیروزی و شهریاری نشان
“'What I have witnessed today, O brave leaders, is a sign of victory and sovereignty.'”
#148
بدیشان بگفت آن کجا دید شاه
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از آن پس به فرمود تا آن سپاه
“The King recounted unto them all he had seen; then he commanded the army...”
#149
همه جنگ را تاختن نوکنند
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برزم اندرون یاد خسرو کنند
“To renew their battle assault once more, and remember Khosrow's name in the fight.”
#150
وزان روی بهرام شد پر ز درد
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پشیمان شده زان همه کارکرد
“And on his side, Bahram was filled with pain, filled with regret for all that he had done.”