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The Two Shahs before Azargashasp

The Two Shahs before Azargashasp

From C4.40, Kay Khosrow Returns to His Grandfather. It illustrates C4.40.51–58:

  • C4.40.51
    They mounted, swift as wind, and rode away,To Azargashasp’s shrine without delay.
  • C4.40.52
    They journeyed in their robes of spotless white,With fear and hope within their hearts alight.
  • C4.40.53
    When they beheld the Fire, they wept and cameTo scatter precious jewels upon the flame.
  • C4.40.54
    The two Shahs stayed there, weeping in their pain,And cried for help with tears that fell like rain.
  • C4.40.55
    They called upon the Maker, praised Him long,And showered gems upon the priestly throng.
  • C4.40.56
    Shah Khosrow washed his face with tears that flowed;On Zand-Avesta, dinars he bestowed.
  • C4.40.57
    A week they stayed before their God and prayed;Do not suppose to fire their worship strayed.
  • C4.40.58
    The Fire was then their prayer’s appointed place;The worshipper had tears upon his face.

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