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بخش ۶۲ - اندوهگین شدن شاه از تمادی شعف سلامان به صحبت ابسال و وی را به قوت همت از تمتع به وی بازداشتن / Section 62 - The King Becoming Grieved by Salaman's Continuous Delight in Absal's Companionship, and Restraining Him from Enjoying Her through the Power of His Will

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شاه یونان چون سلامان را بدید
کو به ابسال و وصالش آرمید

عمر رفت و زین خسارت بس نکرد
وز ضلالت روی دل واپس نکرد

ماند خالی زافسر شاهی سرش
تا که گردد سربلند از افسرش

تخت را افکند در پا بخت او
تا کف پای که بوسد تخت او

در درون افتاد ازین غم آتشش
وقت شد زین حال ناخوش ناخوشش

بر سلامان قوت همت گذاشت
تا ز ابسالش بکلی باز داشت

لحظه لحظه جانب او می شتافت
لیک نتوانستی از وی بهره یافت

روی او می دید و جانش می طپید
لیک با وصلش نیارستی رسید

زین تغابن در ره سخت اوفتاد
خر بمرد و بر زمین رخت اوفتاد

مرد مفلس را ازین بدتر چه غم
گنج در پهلو و کیسه بی درم

تشنه را زین سختر چه بود عذاب
چشمه پیش چشم و لب محروم از آب

اهل دوزخ را چه محنت زین بتر
آتش اندر جان و جنت در نظر

بر سلامان چون شد این محنت دراز
شد در راحت به روی وی فراز

شد بر او روشن که آن هست از پدر
تا مگر زان ورطه اش آرد بدر

ترس ترسان در پدر آورد روی
توبه کار و عذر خواه و عفو جوی

آری آن مرغی که باشد نیکبخت
آخر آرد سوی اصل خویش رخت

English translation

When the King of Greece saw Salaman, That he had found rest in Absal and union with her, Life had passed, and he did not cease from this loss, Nor did he turn his heart's face back from error. His head remained empty of the royal crown, So that he might be elevated by his crown. His fortune had cast the throne beneath his feet, Wondering whose sole of foot his throne would kiss. A fire fell within the King from this grief, And his time became wretched from this unpleasant state. He exerted the power of his spiritual resolve upon Salaman, Until he completely restrained him from Absal. Moment by moment Salaman would rush to her side, But he could find no enjoyment or benefit from her. He would see her face, and his soul would throb, Yet he could not attain union with her. From this frustration, he fell into a difficult path; The donkey died, and his baggage fell to the ground. What grief could be worse than this for a bankrupt man: The treasure is at his side, yet his pocket is without a coin. What torment could be harsher than this for a thirsty man: The spring is before his eyes, yet his lips are deprived of water. What misery could be worse than this for the people of Hell: Fire in the soul, and Paradise in sight. When this misery grew long for Salaman, The door of comfort was shut tight before him. It became clear to him that this was from his father, So that perhaps he might deliver him from that abyss. Fearfully, he turned his face toward his father, Repentant, apologizing, and seeking forgiveness. Yes, that bird which is fortunate, Eventually brings its baggage back to its origin.

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