How was Amir Shakkar's stay in the Chavadi both an 'imprisonment' and a form of 'firm companionship with Sai'?

The duality of Amir Shakkar's experience is a key theme in Chapter 22. On one hand, his stay felt like imprisonment because he was confined to one dilapidated place for nine months and was even forbidden from visiting the Masjid. This restriction made him feel tired and dependent, eventually leading him to leave without permission. On the other hand, it provided 'firm companionship with Sai' because his specific location ensured unparalleled access to Baba's presence. He received darshan effortlessly every morning and evening. More importantly, on alternate nights when Baba stayed in the Chavadi, they were separated only by a plank door and would talk privately after other devotees left. This intimate access was a rare benefit that made the harsh physical conditions a vessel for great spiritual fortune.