#1
دبیر جهاندیده را پیش خواند
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دل آگنده بودش همه برفشاند
“He summoned the world-wise scribe before him, pouring out all that filled his grief-stricken heart.”
#2
جهاندار چون کرد آهنگ مرو
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به ماهوی سوری کنارنگ مرو
“When the ruler of the world made his way toward Merv, to Mahuy Suri, the governor of Merv,”
#3
یکی نامه بنوشت با درد و خشم
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پر از آرزو دل پر از آب چشم
“He penned a letter filled with anguish and wrath, his heart heavy with desire and his eyes brimmed with tears.”
#4
نخست آفرین کرد بر کردگار
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خداوند دانا و پروردگار
“First, he offered praise to the Almighty Creator, the All-Knowing Lord and Sustainer,”
#5
خداوند گردنده بهرام و هور
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خداوند پیل و خداوند مور
“Lord of revolving Mars and the glowing Sun, Lord of the mighty elephant and the lowly ant,”
#6
کند چون بخواهد ز ناچیز چیز
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که آموزگارش نباید بنیز
“Who creates all things out of nothing whenever He wills, needing no guide or teacher whatsoever.”
#7
بگفت آنک ما را چه آمد بروی
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وزین پادشاهی بشد رنگ و بوی
“He described the ruin that had befallen them, and how the grace and glory had departed from the kingdom,”
#8
ز رستم کجا کشته شد روز جنگ
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ز تیمار بر ما جهان گشت تنگ
“Of Rostam, who was slain on the day of battle, leaving the world narrow and dark for us in our grief,”
#9
بدست یکی سعد وقاص نام
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نه بوم و نژاد و نه دانش نه کام
“Slain at the hands of one named Saad Waqqas—a man without noble lineage, wisdom, or renown.”
#10
کنون تا در طیسفون لشکرست
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همین زاغ پیسه به پیش اندرست
“Now, as long as that army occupies Ctesiphon, this speckled raven leads the way.”
#11
تو با لشکرت رزم را ساز کن
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سپه را برین بر هم آواز کن
“Prepare your army for battle, mobilize your forces, and unite them all for this cause.”
#12
من اینک پس نامه بر سانِ باد
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بیایم به نزد تو ای پاک و راد
“I shall follow this letter like the wind, coming swift to your side, O noble and pure heart!”
#13
فرستادهٔ دیگر از انجمن
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گزین کرد بینا‌دل و رای‌زن
“He selected another messenger from among the council—one clear-sighted, wise, and prudent in advice.”