Word Meaning
दास्तान
daastaan
hinoun, feminine
Meaning
A tale, story, or lengthy narrative.
Detailed Meaning
In classical Urdu poetry, 'dastaan' refers to an extensive tale or romantic saga. In this couplet, it denotes the lover's long and elaborate history of passion (dastaan-e-ishq), which clashes agonizingly with the beloved's ill temper and the necessity of keeping the message brief.
Etymology
Persian (داستان / dāstān), signifying a story, narrative, or legend.
Usage
Frequently paired with 'इश्क़' (love) or 'ग़म' (grief) to emphasize the endless suffering endured by the lover.
Examples
Having heard my tale of sorrow, they merely smiled.
The tale of longing continued throughout the night.
Synonyms
क़िस्साअफ़सानाहिकायत
Related Words
दास्तान-गोदास्तान-ए-इश्क़सरगुज़श्त