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
