#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.'”