Meaning of

qissa-khwaani

क़िस्सा-ख़्वानी • قصہ خوانی

storytelling; narrative recitation

कहानी सुनाना; कथा वाचन

قصہ سنانا; داستان گوئی

Persian

This term conjures images of oral traditions where stories are passed down through generations. It embodies the art of weaving tales that captivate and educate.

Poets use it to evoke the timeless tradition of storytelling. It highlights the power of words to transcend time and space. It often serves as a metaphor for life's unfolding narrative.

In the echoes of qissa-khwaani, we find the eternal dance of words and wisdom.