Rostam and Sohrab

رستم و سهراب

The most heart-broken story in the Persian language. A father. A son. A bracelet they recognise too late.

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روزی روزگاری، در سرزمین ایران، رستم، زندگی می‌کرد.

Long ago, in the land of Persia, there lived the great champion Rostam.

او قوی‌ترین مرد جهان بود و به و اسب بزرگش، رخش، شناخته می‌شد.

He was the strongest man in the world, known for his courage and his great horse, Rakhsh.

رستم روزهایش را به دفاع از وطن در برابر دشمنان و خدمت به پادشاه می‌گذراند.

Rostam spent his days defending his homeland from enemies and serving the crown.

اما در قلبش، جای خالی و آرامی بود که تنها عشق می‌توانست آن را پر کند.

But in his heart, there was a quiet space that only love could fill.

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نامدار

nāmdār

famous

Rostam is described as a پهلوان نامدار (nāmdār), meaning his fame and reputation as a champion are known across the entire land.

پهلوان

pahlavān

champion / hero

Rostam is the ultimate پهلوان (pahlavān) — not just a strong man, but a legendary champion who protects his people with honor.

شجاعت

shoja'at

courage

Along with his strength, Rostam is known for his شجاعت (shoja'at) — the brave spirit that allows him to face any enemy to protect his home.