بخش 20
Prose Version
Esfandiar, watching Rostam depart, privately admits to his brother Pashutan that he has never seen such a magnificent warrior and fears for Rostam's fate in the coming battle. Despite his admiration for Rostam's strength and glory, Esfandiar feels bound by his religious duty to obey King Goshtasp's command, believing disobedience leads to hell. Pashutan pleads with him to reconsider, urging him to visit Rostam peacefully instead of fighting, as Rostam has shown willingness to obey. However, Esfandiar sternly rejects this advice, accusing Pashutan of encouraging sin and disloyalty. He insists that fate is determined by God and prepares for the inevitable conflict, leaving Pashutan sorrowful and anxious about the tragic outcome of a battle between two such great heroes.