#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.”