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Lohrasp Crowns His Returned Son

Lohrasp Crowns His Returned Son

From C5.18, Goshtasb Receives the Kingship. It illustrates C5.18.59–67:

  • C5.18.59
    He journeyed on until Iran drew near,And reached the land of warriors without peer.
  • C5.18.60
    When Shah Lohrasp heard Goshtasb neared the townWith brave Zarir, his brother of renown,
  • C5.18.61
    He went with Iran’s chiefs in bright array,With all the mighty warriors on the way.
  • C5.18.62
    Goshtasb dismounted quickly from his steed,And kissed the earth, from sorrow’s burden freed.
  • C5.18.63
    Lohrasp beheld his son and clasped him tight,And mourned harsh heaven at that painful sight.
  • C5.18.64
    They reached the palace, dazzling every eye,Like sun in Pisces, shining from on high.
  • C5.18.65
    Lohrasp said, “Do not lay the blame on me;This was the Maker’s will and firm decree.
  • C5.18.66
    Perhaps this fate was written at your birth:Your realm would lack your presence on its earth.”
  • C5.18.67
    Lohrasp then kissed Goshtasb and crowned his head,And joyfully his royal blessings spread.

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