Upon securing his triumphant restoration to the Sasanian throne, King Khosrow Parviz commanded Khorrad-i Barzin to review the Roman forces and inspect their ranks. The royal treasuries were opened, and silver drachmas were showered upon the Roman warriors so that none would depart for their homeland with hardship or grievance. For Niyatus, the king prepared magnificent royal robes of honor, prized steeds with golden trappings, radiant maidservants, and belts encrusted with jewels, exalting his status above all foreign princes. Furthermore, Khosrow restored to Rome all the cities and fortresses that his glorious ancestors—Qobad, Hormoz, and Khosrow Anushirvan—had seized in former wars. Sealing this generous covenant in writing, he poured sweet honey over the bitter cup of past enmity, and the Romans set out joyfully for their prosperous realms.
In the week that followed, the King of Kings, accompanied by ten renowned and clear-sighted chieftains, made a solemn pilgrimage to the holy fire temple of Adur Gushnasp. As the sacred dome rose in the distance, Khosrow dismounted his steed. With tears streaming down his cheeks and a countenance pale with devout reverence, he approached the flames on foot. For two full weeks, he recited the holy Zand and Avesta, circumambulated the sacred fire, and poured forth his soul in gratitude. He presented all the rich offerings he had pledged before the nobles—gold, silver, jewel-adorned vessels, and royal dinars—and distributed boundless alms to the poor, ensuring no impoverished soul remained sorrowful in that realm.
From the holy shrine, the king traveled to the city of Bandiu, ascending to the magnificent hall built by his forefather Nushirvan. Settling upon the ancestral golden throne, he summoned his swift-witted mobads and scribes to draft imperial charters. Banduy was appointed chief administrator of the realm; the vast governance of Khorasan was granted to Gostahm, with the wise Borzmehr serving as his vizier. Charters bearing golden seals were dispatched across the empire: Darabgard and Satarakh to Ram-Borzmehr and Shapur, Andiyan to its designated governor, Chach along with an ivory throne to Baluy, and the keys of the royal treasuries to the son of Takhvareh. Khorrad-i Barzin was placed in authority over all grandees, and every warrior who had remained steadfast by Khosrow's side during his exile was crowned ruler of a province.
Finally, heralds were sent throughout the empire, proclaiming in melodious voices: 'O subjects of the King of Kings! Walk in righteousness, shed no innocent blood, and harbor no malice in your hearts. If any commander oppresses a humble citizen, his reward shall be the gallows in this life and the flames of hell in the next!' Thus did Khosrow Parviz establish justice, abundance, and peace across the lands of Iran.
#1
بخراد برزین بفرمود شاه
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که رو عرض گه ساز ودیوان بخواه
“The king commanded Khorrad-i Barzin to prepare the muster ground and summon the army rolls.”
#2
همه لشکر رومیان عرض کن
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هر آنکس که هستند نوگر کهن
“Muster all the Roman soldiers, both the seasoned veterans and the young recruits.”
#3
درمشان بده رومیان را زگنج
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بدادن نباید که بینند رنج
“Bestow dirhams upon the Romans from the treasury, so they may suffer no pain or hardship.”
#4
کسی کو به خلعت سزاوار بود
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کجا روز جنگ از در کار بود
“Whoever was worthy of a robe of honor, who had stood valiant in the hour of battle,”
#5
بفرمود تا خلعت آراستند
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ز در اسپ پرمایگان خواستند
“He commanded robes of honor to be adorned for them, and high-bred steeds brought to the gate.”
#6
نیاطوس را داد چندان گهر
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چه اسپ و پرستار و زرین کمر
“To Niyatus he bestowed so many jewels, fine horses, maidservants, and golden girdles,”
#7
کز اندازه هدیه برتر گذاشت
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سرش را ز پر مایگان برفراشت
“That it far exceeded the measure of common gifts, exalting his head above all nobles.”
#8
هر آن شهرکز روم بستد قباد
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چه هرمز چه کسری فرخ نژاد
“Every city that Qobad had taken from Rome, or Hormoz, or Khosrow of glorious lineage,”
#9
نیاطوس را داد و بنوشت عهد
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بران جام حنظل پراگند شهد
“He granted to Niyatus and wrote a treaty, scattering honey upon that cup of colocynth.”
#10
برفتند پس رومیان سوی روم
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بدان مرز آباد و آباد بوم
“Then the Romans departed for Rome, toward that prosperous realm and thriving land.”
#11
دگر هفته برداشت با ده سوار
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که بودند بینا دل و نامدار
“The following week, the king set out with ten horsemen—all clear-sighted and renowned.”
#12
ز لشکر گه آمد به آذرگشسپ
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به گنبد نگه کرد و بگذاشت اسپ
“From the army camp he came to Adur Gushnasp; he gazed upon the dome and dismounted his steed.”
#13
پیاده همی‌رفت و دیده پر آب
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به زردی دو رخساره چون آفتاب
“On foot he walked, his eyes filled with tears, his two cheeks pale like the sun.”
#14
چو از دربه نزدیک آتش رسید
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شد از آب دیده رخش ناپدید
“As he drew near the fire from the portal, his face was hidden behind a veil of weeping.”
#15
دو هفته همی‌خواند استا وزند
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همی‌گشت بر گرد آذر نژند
“For two full weeks he recited the Avesta and Zand, sorrowfully circumambulating the sacred fire.”
#16
بهشتم بیامد ز آتشکده
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چو نزدیک شد روزگار سده
“On the eighth day he emerged from the fire temple, as the season of Sadeh drew near.”
#17
به آتش بداد آنچ پذیرفته بود
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سخن هرچ پیش ردان گفته بود
“He rendered unto the fire all that he had pledged, all the vows he had made before the chiefs.”
#18
ز زرین و سیمین گوهرنگار
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ز دینار وز گوهر شاهوار
“Items of gold and silver inlaid with gems, along with royal dinars and precious jewels.”
#19
به درویش بخشید گنج درم
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نماند اندران بوم و بر کس دژم
“He bestowed the treasury of silver upon the needy; no one in that realm remained grieved.”
#20
وزان جایگه شد باندیو شهر
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که بردارد از روز شادیش بهر
“From that place he journeyed to the city of Bandiu, to take his share of joyous days.”
#21
کجا کشور شورستان بود مرز
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کسی خاک او راندانست ارز
“Where the border was a salty marsh land, whose soil no man had known to value.”
#22
به ایوان که نوشین روان کرده بود
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بسی روزگار اندر آن برده بود
“To the palace that Nushirvan had erected, wherein he had spent much of his lifetime,”
#23
گرانمایه کاخی بیاراستند
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همان تخت زرین به پیراستند
“They adorned a magnificent palace, and embellished the golden throne.”
#24
بیامد به تخت پدر برنشست
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جهاندار پیروز یزدان پرست
“The victorious, God-worshipping world-ruler arrived and took his seat upon his father's throne.”
#25
بفرمود تا پیش او شد دبیر
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همان راهبر موبد تیزویر
“He commanded the royal scribe to come before him, along with the wise, sharp-witted mobad.”
#26
نوشتند منشور ایرانیان
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برسم بزرگان و فرخ مهان
“They drafted royal charters for the Iranians, after the custom of noblemen and blessed grandees.”
#27
بدان کار بندوی بد کدخدای
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جهاندیده و راد و فرخنده‌رای
“In that task Banduy served as chief manager—experienced, generous, and blessed of counsel.”
#28
خراسان سراسر به گستهم داد
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بفرمود تا نو کند رسم وداد
“He granted all Khorasan to Gostahm, commanding him to renew the customs of love and justice.”
#29
بهرکار دستور بد برزمهر
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دبیری جهاندیده و خوب چهر
“In every matter Borzmehr was his counselor—a world-experienced, handsome scribe.”
#30
چو بر کام او گشت گردنده چرخ
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ببخشید داراب گرد و صطرخ
“When the turning sky revolved according to his desire, he granted Darabgard and Satarakh.”
#31
به منشور برمهر زرین نهاد
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یکی درکف رام برزین نهاد
“He placed a golden seal upon Borzmehr's charter, and set one in the hand of Ram-Borzmehr.”
#32
بفرمود تا نزد شاپور برد
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پرستنده و خلعت او را سپرد
“He commanded it taken to Shapur, entrusting servants and a robe of honor to him.”
#33
دگر مهر خسرو سوی اندیان
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بفرمود بردن برسم کیان
“Another seal of Khosrow was sent toward Andiyan, according to the royal custom of Kians.”
#34
دگر کشوری را بگردوی داد
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بران نامه بر مهر زرین نهاد
“He gave another territory to Garduy, setting his golden seal upon that royal letter.”
#35
ببالوی داد آن زمان شهر چاچ
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فرستاد منشور با تخت عاج
“To Baluy he then granted the city of Chach, sending the charter along with an ivory throne.”
#36
کلید در گنجها بر شمرد
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سراسر بپور تخواره سپرد
“He counted the keys to all the treasuries, entrusting them entirely to the son of Takhvareh.”
#37
بفرمود تا هر که مهتر بدند
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به فرمان خراد برزین شدند
“He commanded that all who were chieftains should obey the command of Khorrad-i Barzin.”
#38
به گیتی رونده بود کام او
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به منشورها بر بود نام او
“His desire held sway across the world, and his royal name was inscribed upon every charter.”
#39
ز لشکر هر آنکس که هنگام کار
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بماندند با نامور شهریار
“Whosoever among the army had stood by the illustrious king in the time of trial,”
#40
همی خلعت خسروی دادشان
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به شاهی به مرزی فرستادشان
“He gave them royal robes of honor, sending them to rule over various realms.”
#41
همی‌گشت گویا منادیگری
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خوش آواز و بیدار دل مهتری
“A clear-voiced, vigilant-hearted chieftain began to cry aloud as a herald:”
#42
که ای زیردستان شاه جهان
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مخوانید جز آفرین در نهان
“"O subjects of the King of the World! Utter nothing but blessings in secret!”
#43
مجویید کین و مریزید خون
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مباشید بر کار بد رهنمون
“Seek no vengeance, shed no blood, and guide no one toward evil deeds!”
#44
گر از زیردستان بنالد کسی
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گر از لشکری رنج یابد بسی
“If any subject complains of oppression, or suffers greatly at the hands of the army,”
#45
نیابد ستمگاره جز دار جای
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همان رنج و آتش بدیگر سرای
“The tyrant shall find no place but the gallows, and in the next world, torment and fire!"”
#46
همه پادشاهند برگنج خویش
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کسی راکه گرد آمد از رنج خویش
“All men are sovereign masters of their earned store, / Owning the wealth achieved through labor sore.”
#47
خورید و دهید آنک دارید چیز
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همان کز شماهست درویش نیز
“Enjoy your earthly goods and share your store, / Remembering to aid the needy and the poor.”
#48
چو باید خورش بامداد پگاه
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سه من می بیابد ز گنجور شاه
“When morning comes and daily bread is sought, / Three mans of wine from royal stores are brought.”
#49
به پیمان که خواند بران آفرین
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که کوشد که آباد دارد زمین
“Upon the covenant that he bestows his praise, / And strives to render prosperous all the earth's ways.”
#50
گر ایدون که زین سان بود پادشا
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به از دانشومند ناپارسا
“If thus a ruler governs with a righteous mind, / He excels a scholar who leaves virtue behind.”