It seems counterintuitive for Baba to make a person with rheumatism stay in a damp, cold place. What was the deeper meaning behind this test for Amir Shakkar?

The situation with Amir Shakkar is a classic example of Baba's unconventional methods for spiritual growth. As Chapter 22 illustrates, the test was not about physical healing but about cultivating unwavering faith and surrender. Baba's "medicine" was explicitly His word, not a physical remedy. He commanded Amir not to weigh the external hardships. By accepting this difficult instruction and the "doubtful" place as "Great Prasad," Amir demonstrated internal faith despite the contrary external conditions. This ordeal, described as a "pilgrimage of a lifetime," was designed to fix his internal disposition, proving that complete faith in the Guru transcends physical suffering.