
Khosrow Crowns Lohrasp
From C4.60, Kay Khosrow Names Lohrasp Shah. It illustrates C4.60.2–13 (to C4.60.14):
- C4.60.2Among the chiefs, Lohrasp’s name still remainedUnread upon the list the Shah maintained.
- C4.60.3He bade Bijan bring Lohrasp, cap in place,Before the throne to meet him face to face.
- C4.60.4When Khosrow saw Lohrasp before him stand,He rose and greeted him with outstretched hand.
- C4.60.5Down from the ivory throne the monarch came,And from his head took off the crown of flame.
- C4.60.6He gave Lohrasp the crown, and in that hourHe named him Shah and gave him royal power.
- C4.60.7He said, “May fortune bless this crown for you,And make the world your slave in service true.
- C4.60.8Since all my toil and pain have reached their end,The crown and treasure to your hand I send.
- C4.60.9Speak only words whose root and fruit are just;Through justice you shall conquer and win trust.
- C4.60.10Make not the Div a comrade of your soul,If lasting fortune is your chosen goal.
- C4.60.11Be wise and let no harm through you take hold;Keep watch upon your soul as you grow old.”
- C4.60.12He told Iran’s great chiefs, “Let hearts rejoice;Accept his fortune and uphold my choice.”
- C4.60.13The chiefs stared at him, stunned by what they heard,Like raging lions, each to anger stirred.
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