How did Sai Baba treat Amir Shakkar's rheumatism?

When Amir Shakkar, who was afflicted with rheumatism, approached Sai Baba and prayed for deliverance, Baba provided a unique remedy. As described in Chapter 22, Baba instructed him to stay steadily in the Chavadi. This was a challenging prescription, as the Chavadi was damp, cold, and generally unsuitable for someone with his condition. The text explicitly states that 'Baba's medicine was only His word.' Despite the externally contrary conditions, Amir accepted Baba's word as medicine and stayed there with faith. This act of complete surrender and obedience to Baba's command was the cure for his ailment, demonstrating that faith in Sai's word is the ultimate medicine.