A man named Amir Shakkar sought a cure from Sai Baba. What was his ailment, and what seemingly counterintuitive remedy did Baba prescribe?

Amir Shakkar was afflicted with rheumatism and sought deliverance from his sorrow. As detailed in Chapter 22, Sai Baba's remedy was for him to stay steadily in the Chavadi. This was a counterintuitive prescription because the Chavadi was an old, dilapidated place, filled with dampness, wind, and cold, which would seem to worsen a condition like rheumatism. The place was described as having garbage, knee-deep holes, and being home to lizards and scorpions, making Baba's instruction a true test of faith for Amir.