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Khosrow Crowns Lohrasp

Khosrow Crowns Lohrasp

From C4.60, Kay Khosrow Names Lohrasp Shah. It illustrates C4.60.2–13 (to C4.60.14):

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

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