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Piran Welcomes Siavash with White Elephants

Piran Welcomes Siavash with White Elephants

From B9.31, Siavash Yields Command to Bahram. It illustrates B9.31.49–54:

  • B9.31.49
    When Siavash heard the welcoming array,He formed his ranks and hastened forth that way.
  • B9.31.50
    He saw Piran’s banner rise on high,And heard the elephants and horses cry.
  • B9.31.51
    He hurried forth and clasped Piran breast to breast,And asked of king and realm, and all the rest.
  • B9.31.52
    “Why have you worn your spirit on the road?Why bear for me so difficult a load?
  • B9.31.53
    My first desire was your dear self to see,And find you safe; that mattered first to me.”
  • B9.31.54
    Then Piran kissed his head, his feet, his face,And welcomed him with reverence and grace.

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