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The Shah at the Fire of Azargashasp

The Shah at the Fire of Azargashasp

From D13.11, Anooshirvan Marches against Caesar. It illustrates D13.11.12–21:

  • D13.11.12
    The great Shah marched with Kaveh’s flag and crown,In golden boots that flashed with bright renown.
  • D13.11.13
    Their clamor carried two farsangs ahead;The ranks by tabiras and tuskers led.
  • D13.11.14
    Toward Azar Abadagan he led the way,With nobles front and rear in close array.
  • D13.11.15
    When he beheld Azargashasp’s far light,He left his horse and bowed before the sight.
  • D13.11.16
    He asked his Mobad for the barsom boughs,And bathed his cheeks in tears and holy vows.
  • D13.11.17
    He entered praying through the fire-temple door,While a gold-inlaid throne stood on the floor.
  • D13.11.18
    They spread the Zand-Avesta wide to read,And Mobadan intoned its holy creed.
  • D13.11.19
    The rites were done; the Mobadan and allThe chiefs and nobles bowed before the call.
  • D13.11.20
    They tore their robes and cast down jewels rare,And murmured blessings in a voice of prayer.
  • D13.11.21
    The Shah approached, and praised with humbled browThe Maker, to whom earth and heaven bow.

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