I read about a strange prayer asking for calamities instead of happiness. Who made this prayer and what was the logic behind it?

πŸ“– Chapter 22

Chapter 22 recounts a profound prayer made by a woman who, while living incognito in the forest, suffered greatly. Instead of asking for happiness, she prayed to God for a constant series of sorrows. The reasoning behind this unusual request was so that she would never forget God's name. She stated, "Give me a constant series of sorrows, so I do not forget Your name... By that, Your name will be an eternal ornament on my neck." The text uses this as an example, encouraging listeners and speakers to ask Sai for the same boon: to never forget His name and to always remain at His feet. This prayer highlights a deep spiritual understanding where remembering the divine is valued above all worldly comfort and happiness.


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