Meaning of
daasta
दासता • داستان
English
story; tale; narrative
Hindi
कहानी; कथा; वृत्तांत
Urdu
کہانی; قصہ; داستان
Origin
Persian
Ash'aar
zamaana bade shauq se sun raha tha
humeen so ga.e dastaan kahte kahte
6
dastaan hooñ main ik taveel magar
tu jo sun le to mukhtasar bhi hooñ
96
vo jo geet tum ne suna nahin meri umr bhar ka riyaaz tha
mere dard ki thii vo dastaan jise tum hañsi men uda ga.e
58
ye kaun aane jaane laga us gali men ab
ye kaun meri dastaan dohraane vaala hai
55
sun kar tamaam raat meri dastaan-e-gham
bole to sirf ye ki bahut bolte ho tum
38
roz royeinge dil jalaainge
ek din thak ke baith jaayenge
kaun hamko gale lagata hai
ham kise dastaan sunaayenge
36
aañsuon se likh rahe hain bebaasi ki dastaan
lag raha hai dard ki tasveer ban jaayenge ham
28
ashq-o-khoon ghulte hain tab deeda-e-tar banti hai
daastaan ishq men marne se amar banti hai
26
majrooh qafile ki mire dastaan ye hai
rahbar ne mil ke loot liya raahzan ke saath
19
zaKHm ab javaab dega kya
dard ka kuchh hisaab dega kya
ho raqam jis
men daastaanen dil
aisi koi kitaab dega kya
8
zamaana bade shauq se sun raha tha
humeen so ga.e dastaan kahte kahte
6
dastaan hooñ main ik taveel magar
tu jo sun le to mukhtasar bhi hooñ
96
Nuance
In its original sense, 'daasta' refers to a story or a narrative, often carrying the weight of tradition and oral history. In poetry, it transcends mere storytelling, becoming a vessel for emotions, dreams, and the unspoken truths of life.
Poetic Usage
Poets often use 'daasta' to weave intricate tapestries of human experience. It can evoke nostalgia, longing, or the passage of time. It contrasts with simple 'kahani' by its depth and emotional resonance.
Closing Insight
In the realm of poetry, 'daasta' becomes more than a tale; it is a journey through the soul's landscape.