What mischief did 'Mir' do for the sake of wine, oh restlessness? At last, he fell upon the cushion of the niche.

This beautiful couplet captures the struggle between desire and dignity. Mir Taqi Mir is reflecting on his own behavior. He says that yesterday he was consumed by restlessness for wine, but despite his intense longing, he managed to preserve his self-respect and honor (sajda-e-mehrab). It's a powerful testament to emotional restraint, showing that even when desire is overwhelming, self-control ultimately prevails.