Meaning of
jabi
जबी • جبی
English
forehead; brow
Hindi
माथा; ललाट
Urdu
پیشانی; ماتھا
Origin
Arabic
Ash'aar
churaaya hai kisi ne mah-jabeen mujhse
ishaa ne raushni ko har liya jaise
9
roomaal le liya hai kisi maah-jabeen se
kab tak paseena ponchte ham aasteen se
ye aañsuon ke daagh hain aañsu hi dhoyenge
ye daagh dhul na paayenge washing masheen se
47
chooma tha ek din kisi gul ki jabeen ko
lehje se aaj tak mere khushboo nahin gaii
42
do aañkhen hain do palken hain jabeen hai choomne KHaatir
bahut se zaaviye hain us badan men dekhne laayak
32
b-juz KHuda ke kisi ka ham pe karam nahin hai ye kam nahin hai
kisi ka sajda jabeen pe apni raqam nahin hai ye kam nahin hai
hamaari chuppi ye hai ghaneemat wagarana ye jo kiya hai tum ne
yaqeen maano hamaara maatha garam nahin hai ye kam nahin hai
30
baadlon men se chantaa hua noor dekh
aisi raushan jabeen hai mere yaar ki
29
jis din mirii jabeen kisi dahleez par jhukeus din KHuda shigaaf mire sar men daal de
29
urooj par hai azeezo fasaad ka suraj
jabhi to sookhti jaati hain pyaar ki jheelein
19
ye sochkar ki teri jabeen par na bal pade
bas door hi se dekh liya aur chal pade
dil men phir ik kasak sii uthi muddaton ke baad
ik umr ke ruke hue aañsu nikal pade
15
teri KHushboo saanson men ghul jaati hai
jabhi mere seene tum lag jaati ho
11
churaaya hai kisi ne mah-jabeen mujhse
ishaa ne raushni ko har liya jaise
9
roomaal le liya hai kisi maah-jabeen se
kab tak paseena ponchte ham aasteen se
ye aañsuon ke daagh hain aañsu hi dhoyenge
ye daagh dhul na paayenge washing masheen se
47
Nuance
The word 'jabi' evokes the serene and contemplative image of the forehead, often seen as a canvas of emotions and thoughts. In poetry, it symbolizes the seat of wisdom and introspection, where the silent dialogues of the mind unfold.
Poetic Usage
Poets often use 'jabi' to reflect the inner world of a person. It can denote the burden of thoughts or the serenity of a wise mind. The forehead becomes a metaphor for the silent struggles and triumphs of the soul.
Closing Insight
In the realm of poetry, 'jabi' is a silent witness to the soul's journey. It holds the weight of unspoken words and the grace of quiet wisdom.