Word Meaning
फ़साना
fasaana
hinoun, masculine
Meaning
A tale, fable, legend, romance, or fictitious story.
Detailed Meaning
In classical Urdu poetry, 'fasaana' denotes a tale, myth, romance, or fictitious narrative often contrasted with bitter reality. In this verse, Ghalib frames Majnun's legendary fiery wanderings as merely an exaggerated story, placing it against the real and enduring torment of quiet grief.
Etymology
Persian 'fasāna' (variant of 'afsāna'), meaning fable, tale, fiction, or romance.
Usage
Often paired with motifs of grief and unrequited love to suggest that tragic passion ultimately reduces to mere folklore for the world.
Examples
The grief of love became a tale told to the night.
My longing remained hidden, yet turned into a legend.
Synonyms
दास्तानक़िस्साकहानीहिकायत
Related Words
फ़साना-ख़्वाँफ़साना-तराशअफ़साना