Meaning of
daastaan
दास्तान • 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
Daastaan carries the weight of history and imagination, weaving tales that transcend time and place. In poetry, it becomes a vessel for the human experience, capturing the essence of life's myriad journeys and emotions.
Poetic Usage
Poets use 'daastaan' to delve into the depths of human experience. It can narrate epic tales of love, loss, and adventure. The word often contrasts with reality, offering an escape into the realm of imagination.
Closing Insight
Daastaan invites us to explore the narratives that shape our world. It is a reminder of the power of storytelling.