بخش 10
Prose Version
King Gushtasp asks his wise counselor Jamasp to predict the outcome of the upcoming war against Arjasp, the King of Turan. Jamasp is initially reluctant to speak, fearing the King's anger at bad news, but Gushtasp assures his safety. Jamasp then reveals that while the war will ultimately end in victory for Iran thanks to the bravery of Esfandiar, it will come at a heavy cost. He predicts the death of many Iranian heroes, including the King's beloved brother Zareer. Upon hearing this, Gushtasp is overcome with grief and faints. When he recovers, he considers keeping his loved ones away from the battlefield, but Jamasp reminds him that their presence is necessary for victory and that one must submit to destiny. Gushtasp eventually accepts the divine decree and steels himself for the conflict.