Urdu Dictionary

Persian · noun · Poetry, Speech & Art

Daastaan

दास्तान

said daas-taan

also written: Dastaan

Meaning

An epic romance or long prose tale of adventure and marvels.

How Iqbal uses it

The sweeping narrative form of the Persianate tradition, evoking long sagas of heroes and lovers.

See it in the verse

Daastaan in Iqbal’s couplets

Na samjhoge to mit jaoge ai Hindostan walon
Tumhari dastan tak bhi na hogi dastanon mein

If you will not understand, you will be erased, O people of Hindustan — not even your story will remain among the stories.

Awakening · Courage

Related words

Qissa

A story, tale or narrative; an affair or matter.

Afsaana

A tale, story or short story; figuratively, a fiction or fanciful account.

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