#1
چو سوگ پدر شاه نوذر بداشت
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ز کیوان کلاه کیی برفراشت
“When King Nowzar finished mourning his father, he raised the royal Kayanid crown higher than Saturn.”
#2
به تخت منوچهر بر بار داد
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بخواند انجمن را و دینار داد
“He sat upon the throne of Manuchehr, held court, summoned the assembly, and distributed gold coin.”
#3
برین برنیامد بسی روزگار
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که بیدادگر شد سر شهریار:
“Not long after this did time pass before the mind of the monarch turned toward injustice and tyranny.”
#4
ز گیتی برآمد به هر جای غَو
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جهان را کهن شد سر از شاه نو
“A clamor of despair arose from every corner of the world, and the ancient realm grew weary under its new king.”
#5
چو او رسمهای پدر درنَوَشت
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ابا موبدان و ردان تیز گشت؛
“As he cast aside the noble customs of his father, he grew harsh toward the priests and wise elders.”
#6
همی مردمی نزد او خوار شد
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دلش بردهٔ گنج و دینار شد
“Humanity and virtue became worthless in his eyes, and his heart became a slave to treasuries and gold.”
#7
کدیور یکایک سپاهی شدند
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دلیران سزاوار شاهی شدند
“One by one, humble farmers became warriors, and brave men felt worthy of claiming the kingship.”
#8
چو از روی کشور برآمد خروش
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جهانی سراسر برآمد به جوش
“As a cry of anguish rose across the land, the whole world erupted in commotion and turmoil.”
#9
بترسید بیدادگر شهریار
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فرستاد کس نزد سام سوار
“The tyrannical monarch grew fearful; he dispatched an envoy to the champion Sam the Rider.”
#10
به سگسار مازندران بود سام
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فرستاد نوذر بر او بر پیام
“Sam was then in Sagsar of Mazandaran; Nowzar sent forth his urgent message unto him.”
#11
«خداوند کیوان و بهرام و هور
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که هست آفرینندهٔ پیل و مور
“"In the name of the Lord of Saturn, Mars, and the Sun—the Creator of the elephant and the ant—”
#12
نه دشواری از چیز برترمنش
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نه آسانی از اندک اندر بوش
“For Whom no difficulty is beyond His majesty, nor is any ease derived from smallness in existence.”
#13
همه با توانایی او یکیست
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اگر هست بسیار و گر اندکیست
“All things are equal before His omnipotence, whether they be great or whether they be few.”
#14
کنون از خداوند خورشید و ماه
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ثنا بر روان منوچهر شاه
“Now, from the Lord of the sun and moon, let praise descend upon the soul of King Manuchehr!”
#15
ابر سام یل باد چندان درود
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که آید همی ز ابر باران فرود
“And upon Sam the Hero let there be as many blessings as the raindrops that pour down from the clouds!”
#16
مران پهلوان جهاندیده را
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سرافراز گرد پسندیده را
“Upon that world-experienced champion, that exalted and noble warrior:”
#17
همیشه دل و هوشش آباد باد
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روانش ز هر درد آزاد باد
“May his heart and intellect forever flourish, and may his soul remain free from every affliction!”
#18
شناسد مگر پهلوان جهان
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سخنها هم از آشکار و نهان
“Surely the world-champion knows the reality of matters, both manifest and hidden:”
#19
که تا شاه مژگان به هم برنهاد
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ز سام نریمان بسی کرد یاد
“That until the late King closed his eyes in death, he spoke incessantly of Sam Nariman;”
#20
همیدون مرا پشت گرمی بدوست
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که هم پهلوانست و هم شاه دوست
“Likewise, my own reliance and strength rest in him, for he is both a supreme hero and a friend to the crown.”
#21
نگهبان کشور به هنگام شاه
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ازویست رخشنده فرخ کلاه
“He was the protector of the realm during the King's life, and from him shines the glorious royal crown.”
#22
کنون پادشاهی پرآشوب گشت
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سخنها از اندازه اندر گذشت
“Now the kingdom has fallen into deep turmoil, and affairs have crossed beyond all reasonable bounds.”
#23
اگر برنگیرد وی آن گرز کین
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ازین تخت پردخته ماند زمین»
“If he does not lift his mace of vengeance, the earth will be stripped bare of this royal throne."”
#24
چو نامه بر سام نیرم رسید
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یکی باد سرد از جگر برکشید
“When the letter reached Sam, son of Nariman, he drew a cold sigh from his very heart.”
#25
به شبگیر هنگام بانگ خروس
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برآمد خروشیدن بوق و کوس
“At early dawn, when the rooster crowed, the thunderous roaring of horns and drums resounded.”
#26
یکی لشکری راند از گرگسار
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که دریای سبز اندرو گشت خوار
“He led forth a host from Gorgsar so vast that even the green sea seemed small beside it.”
#27
چو نزدیک ایران رسید آن سپاه
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پذیره شدندش بزرگان به راه
“When that mighty host drew near to Iran, the nobles of the realm went out along the road to welcome him.”
#28
پیاده همه پیش سام دلیر
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برفتند و گفتند هر گونه ویر
“They all dismounted and walked on foot before brave Sam, recounting every manner of sorrow and grief:”
#29
ز بیدادی نوذر تاجور
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که بر خیره گم کرد راه پدر
“Speaking of the injustice of crowned Nowzar, who had foolishly strayed from the path of his father.”
#30
جهان گشت ویران ز کردار اوی
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غنوده شد آن بخت بیدار اوی
“"The world has turned to ruin because of his deeds, and his once-vigilant fortune has fallen asleep!”
#31
بگردد همی از ره بخردی
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ازو دور شد فرهٔ ایزدی
“He strays constantly from the path of wisdom, and the Royal Divine Glory (Farr) has departed from him.”
#32
چه باشد اگر سام یل پهلوان
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نشیند برین تخت روشن روان
“What harm could there be if Sam, the Hero of luminous soul, were to sit upon this throne?”
#33
جهان گردد آباد با داد او
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برویست ایران و بنیاد او
“The world will flourish under his justice, for Iran and its very foundation rest upon his shoulders!”
#34
که ما بنده باشیم و فرمان کنیم
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روانها به مهرش گروگان کنیم
“For we shall be his servants and obey his commands, pledging our very souls to his love!"”
#35
بدیشان چنین گفت سام سوار
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که این کی پسندد ز من کردگار
“To them, Sam the Champion replied thus: "How could the Almighty God ever approve such a deed from me?”
#36
که چون نوذری از نژاد کیان
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به تخت کیی بر کمر بر میان
“That while one such as Nowzar, of the sacred lineage of the Kayanids, sits upon the crown with sword girt at his waist,”
#37
به شاهی مرا تاج باید بسود
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محالست و این کس نیارد شنود
“I should touch the crown of kingship myself? This is impossible, and no one should even dare to hear it!”
#38
خود این گفت یارد کس اندر جهان!
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چنین زهره دارد کس اندر نهان؟
“Who in this world would dare to speak such words? Who possesses such audacity even in their secret thoughts?”
#39
اگر دختری از منوچهر شاه
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بران تخت زرین شدی با کلاه
“Even if it were a daughter of King Manuchehr sitting upon that golden throne wearing the royal crown,”
#40
نبودی جز از خاک بالین من
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بدو شاد بودی جهانبین من
“My pillow would be nothing but the humble dust before her, and my eyes would rejoice in serving her!”
#41
دلش گر ز راه پدر گشت باز
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برین‌بر نیامد زمانی دراز
“If his heart has strayed from his father's righteous path, not much time has elapsed since this turn.”
#42
هنوز آهنی نیست زنگار خورد
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که رخشنده دشوار شایدش کرد
“It is not yet an iron so consumed by rust that polishing it back to radiance would be impossible!”
#43
من آن ایزدی فره باز آورم
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جهان را به مهرش نیاز آورم
“I shall bring back that Divine Glory (Farr) unto him, and cause the world to yearn once more for his love!”
#44
شما بر گذشته پشیمان شوید
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به نوی ز سر باز پیمان شوید
“As for you, repent of your past actions, and renew your allegiance and covenant with him!”
#45
گر آمرزش کردگار سپهر
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نیابید و از نوذر شاه مهر
“For if you do not seek the forgiveness of the Almighty Creator, nor obtain the favor of King Nowzar,”
#46
بدین گیتی اندر بود خشم شاه
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به برگشتن آتش بود جایگاه
“In this world, the king's wrath raged, making the realm a place consumed by the fires of turmoil.”
#47
بزرگان ز کرده پشیمان شدند
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یکایک ز سر باز پیمان شدند
“The nobles grew remorseful of their allegiance, and one by one, they broke their covenants with him.”
#48
چو آمد به درگاه سام سوار
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پذیره شدش نوذر شهریار
“When Sam the champion arrived at the court, King Nowzar went forth to welcome him with honor.”
#49
به فرخ پی نامور پهلوان
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جهان سر به سر شد به نوی جوان
“By the blessed presence of that renowned hero, the entire world felt rejuvenated and refreshed once more.”
#50
به پوزش مهان پیش نوذر شدند
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به جان و به دل ویژه کهتر شدند
“The nobles came before Nowzar with apologies, devoting themselves wholeheartedly as his loyal servants.”
#51
برافروخت نوذر ز تخت مهی
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نشست اندر آرام با فرهی
“Nowzar shone anew upon the grand throne, re-establishing himself in tranquility and royal splendour.”
#52
جهان پهلوان پیش نوذر به پای
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پرستنده او بود و هم رهنمای
“The World-Champion stood loyal before Nowzar, serving him both as a devoted attendant and a wise guide.”
#53
به نوذر در پندها را گشاد
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سخنهای نیکو بسی کرد یاد
“He opened the doors of wise counsel to Nowzar, recalling many profound and noble words of advice.”
#54
ز گرد فریدون و هوشنگ شاه
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همان از منوچهر زیبای گاه
“He spoke of Fereydoun the valiant, of King Houshang, and of Manuchehr, who adorned the royal throne.”
#55
که گیتی بداد و دهش داشتند
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به بیداد بر چشم نگماشتند
“Recalling how they ruled the world with justice and bounty, never turning their eyes toward oppression.”
#56
دل او ز کژی به داد آورید
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چنان کرد نوذر که او رای دید
“He turned the king's heart from injustice toward righteousness, and Nowzar acted as Sam deemed fit.”
#57
دل مهتران را بدو نرم کرد
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همه داد و بنیاد آزرم کرد
“He softened the hearts of the chieftains toward him, founding all things upon justice and mutual respect.”
#58
چو گفته شد از گفتنیها همه
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به گردنکشان و به شاه رمه
“When all that needed to be said was spoken—both to the proud chieftains and to the shepherd-king—”
#59
برون رفت با خلعت نوذری
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چه تخت و چه تاج و چه انگشتری
“Sam departed bearing royal robes of honor from Nowzar, along with thrones, crowns, and signet rings.”
#60
غلامان و اسپان زرین ستام
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پر از گوهر سرخ زرین دو جام
“Accompanied by servants, steeds with golden trappings, and two golden goblets filled with gleaming rubies.”
#61
برین نیز بگذشت چندی سپهر
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نه با نوذر آرام بودش نه مهر
“Time passed thus for a season under the heavens, yet Fate held neither peace nor love for Nowzar.”