When the wise and resourceful envoy Khorrad Barzin returned from his arduous journey, he entered the court of King Khosrow Parviz and presented a meticulous account of everything he had devised, witnessed, and brought to pass. Upon learning that he was finally freed from the shadow of his fierce and ill-omened enemy, Bahram Chubin, King Khosrow's heart swelled with boundless joy and divine gratitude. Without delay, he commanded that bountiful alms of silver, gold, and fine garments be distributed to the poor and needy across the land.
Royal scribes penned majestic victory letters in the Pahlavi script, dispatching them to kings and rulers of every province so all might know how Yazdan, the Lord of all, had crushed the rebellious adversary into dust. A grand missive, tailored with utmost respect, was also dispatched to the Roman Caesar. For seven glorious days, the entire kingdom dissolved into revelry; every avenue resounded with sweet music and flowing wine. Sacred fire temples received lavish donations, and the high Mobads were draped in robes of state and honor.
Turning to Khorrad Barzin, King Khosrow extolled his brilliance, declaring him worthy of a crown and throne. As a reward for his supreme service, the King filled the envoy's mouth with magnificent royal jewels and ordered the treasurer to pour one hundred thousand gold dinars and boundless treasures at his feet until the surrounding hall grew cramped. The King solemnly declared that whoever turns away from loyalty shall see their bright day turn to utter darkness, just as Bahram fell low in battle at the hands of an aged Turk. The assembled Mobads roared with praises, praying that the world never be deprived of Khosrow's rule, and that any rebel harboring malice against the crown meet the same tragic fate as Bahram.
#1
چوخراد برزین به خسرو رسید
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بگفت آن کجا کرد و دید و شنید
“When Khorrad Barzin reached Khosrow, he recounted all that he had done, seen, and heard.”
#2
دل شاه پرویز ازان شاد شد
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کزان بد گهر دشمن آزاد شد
“King Parviz's heart was gladdened, for he was now liberated from that bad-natured enemy.”
#3
به درویش بخشید چندی درم
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ز پوشیدنیها و از بیش وکم
“He distributed many silver coins, garments, and all kinds of goods to the needy.”
#4
بهر پادشاهی و خودکامه‌ای
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نوشتند بر پهلوی نامه‌ای
“They wrote letters in the Pahlavi script to every realm and sovereign ruler,”
#5
که دارای دارنده یزدان چه کرد
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ز دشمن چگونه برآورد گرد
“Relating what Yazdan, the Lord of all, had done, and how He turned the enemy into dust.”
#6
به قیصر یکی نامه بنوشت شاه
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چناچون بود درخور پیشگاه
“The King also wrote a letter to Caesar, fitting for his imperial court.”
#7
به یک هفته مجلس بیاراستند
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بهر برزنی رود و می‌خواستند
“For a whole week they decorated the halls, and in every street music and wine were demanded.”
#8
به آتشکده هم فرستاد چیز
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بران موبدان خلعت افگند نیز
“He also sent riches to the fire temples, and bestowed robes of honor upon the Mobads.”
#9
بخراد برزین چنین گفت شاه
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که زیبد تو راگر دهم تاج و گاه
“The King said to Khorrad Barzin: 'It would befitting were I to grant you crown and throne!'”
#10
دهانش پر از گوهر شاهوار
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بیاگند و دینار چون صد هزار
“He filled his mouth with royal jewels, and granted him one hundred thousand dinars.”
#11
همی‌ریخت گنجور در پای اوی
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برین گونه تا تنگ شد جای اوی
“The treasurer poured treasures before his feet, until the space around him grew narrow.”
#12
بدو گفت هرکس که پیچد ز راه
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شود روز روشن برو بر سیاه
“The King said to him: 'Whoever turns away from the path of loyalty, their bright day shall turn dark;'”
#13
چو بهرام باشد به دشت نبرد
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کزو ترک پیرش برآورد گرد
“'Just as it befell Bahram in the field of battle, whom an old Turk brought to ruin.'”
#14
همه موبدان خواندند آفرین
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که بی تو مبیناد کهتر زمین
“All the Mobads uttered praises, saying: 'May the lower world never see a day without you!'”
#15
چو بهرام باد آنک با مهر تو
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نخواهد که رخشان بود چهر تو
“'May anyone who does not wish your face to shine with love end up like Bahram!'”