When the young King Ardashir ascended the throne of Iranian monarchs, both elders and youth gathered from across the realm to behold the inauguration of his reign. Seasoned nobles watched closely, eager to hear how his maiden speech would set the course of his kingship. Unloosing his tongue, Ardashir addressed the veteran paladins, declaring that whoever occupies the royal seat must speak with wisdom and devotion to Yazdan. He solemnly pledged to tread the ancient path of righteous kings of old, guided by the Divine Glory and holy virtue, ensuring that every act of his sovereign reign would be anchored in strict justice. He vowed to elevate and protect pious, righteous worshippers while ruthlessly destroying all tyrants and oppressors. Hearing these reassuring words, the hearts of the nobles and populace found profound peace and contentment. Thereupon, King Ardashir formally bestowed supreme command of the Iranian army upon Piruz Khosrow—a noble warrior whose heart rejoiced in equity and loyalty—assuring his people that so long as Iran possessed such a valiant guardian, they might live in gladness and spiritual illumination.
#1
چو بنشست بر تخت شاه اردشیر
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از ایران برفتند برنا و پیر
“When King Ardashir ascended the throne of sovereignty, both young and old from across Iran assembled before him.”
#2
بسی نامداران گشته کهن
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بدان تا چگونه سرآید سخن
“Many seasoned and venerable nobles gathered, eager to witness how his reign and discourse would commence.”
#3
زبان برگشاد اردشیر جوان
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چنین گفت کای کار دیده گوان
“The young King Ardashir unloosed his tongue and spoke thus to the experienced paladins:”
#4
هر آنکس که برگاه شاهی نشست
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گشاده زبان باد و یزدان پرست
“'Whosoever sits upon the throne of kingship must speak eloquently and remain a devout worshiper of God.'”
#5
بر آیین شاهان پیشین رویم
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همان از پس فره و دین رویم
“'We shall tread the path and customs of the monarchies of old, walking in the light of the Royal Glory and the sacred Faith.'”
#6
ز یزدان نیکی دهش یاد باد
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همه کار و کردار ما داد باد
“'May God, the Giver of all Goodness, be ever remembered, and may all our deeds and works be founded upon strict justice.'”
#7
پرستندگان راهمه برکشیم
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ستمگارگان را به خون درکشیم
“'We shall exalt all righteous worshippers of God, and we shall drown the blood of oppressors in their own cruelty.'”
#8
بسی کس به گفتارش آرام یافت
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از آرام او هرکسی کام یافت
“Many a heart found tranquility in his speech, and through his promise of peace, all achieved their desires.”
#9
به پیروز خسرو سپردم سپاه
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که از داد شادست و شادان ز شاه
“'I have entrusted the command of the host to Piruz Khosrow, who rejoices in justice and remains devoted to the king.'”
#10
به ایران چو باشد چنو پهلوان
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بمانید شادان و روشن روان
“'So long as Iran possesses such a valiant chieftain, live happily with joyful spirits and illuminated souls.'”