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Sahm Pledges His Sword to Manuchehr

Sahm Pledges His Sword to Manuchehr

From A7.1, The Crowning of Manuchehr. It illustrates A7.1.29–40 (to A7.1.41):

  • A7.1.29
    Then world-champion Sahm rose from his place:“O just king, judgment shines upon your face.
  • A7.1.30
    I have seen kings through many years gone by;In you shines justice clear to every eye.
  • A7.1.31
    From father after father comes your claim;The riders’ chosen lion, crowned with fame.
  • A7.1.32
    May the pure Maker guard your soul and frame;Keep glad your heart, and radiant your name.
  • A7.1.33
    In you the memory of old kings revives;The Kayanian spring again arrives.
  • A7.1.34
    In battle you are lion, firm and bright;At feast you are the sun that pours its light.
  • A7.1.35
    May earth and Time lie dust beneath your feet;May turquoise throne remain your royal seat.
  • A7.1.36
    You washed the earth clean with the Indian blade;Now sit at ease and let the feast be made.
  • A7.1.37
    From now the turn of battle falls to me;Your place is throne and feast, from warfare free.
  • A7.1.38
    My forebears all were champions of renown,The refuge of great nobles and the crown.
  • A7.1.39
    From Garshasp down to Nariman of fame,Sepahbods, khanjar-wielders, bore that name.
  • A7.1.40
    I shall go round the world from end to end,And bind each rising foe who would contend.

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