Word Meaning

ब-जाबीन

ba-jabeen

hiprepositional phrase

Meaning

On the forehead; upon or with the brow.

Detailed Meaning

Literally meaning 'upon the brow' or 'on the forehead', this Persian phrase denotes presenting or wearing something upon the countenance. In the given couplet, it combines as 'ba-jabeen-e-kushaada' (with an open brow), illustrating the speaker's willingness to accept servitude and suffering with uncomplaining, gracious resignation.

Etymology

Persian preposition 'ba-' (in, on, with) combined with the Arabic noun 'jabeen' (forehead, brow).

Usage

In classical Urdu ghazal, it commonly appears in descriptions of submission, prostration, or bearing fate's decrees with serenity.

Examples

The trace of devotion remains upon the brow.

With an open brow, accept the beloved's decree.

Synonyms

बर-पेशानीमाथे परपेशानी पर

Related Words

जबीनपेशानीसज्दाजबीन-ए-कुशादा
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