Meaning of
jabeen-e-sajda
जबीन-ए-सज्दा • جبین سجدہ
English
forehead of prostration; brow of devotion
Hindi
सजदे का माथा; भक्ति का ललाट
Urdu
سجدے کا ماتھا; عقیدت کی پیشانی
Origin
Arabic
Nuance
The forehead, a symbol of humility and devotion, touches the ground in prayer. This act of prostration signifies surrender and reverence, often used to depict spiritual devotion or the act of seeking forgiveness.
Poetic Usage
Used to express humility and devotion. Evokes the image of a seeker in prayer. Often contrasts with pride and arrogance.
Closing Insight
In the act of prostration, poets find the essence of humility and the soul's yearning for the divine.