The passage in Chapter 22 opens with the idea of praying for a 'constant series of sorrows' so that one does not forget God's name. This seemingly paradoxical prayer is exemplified by Amir Shakkar's ordeal. He was afflicted by rheumatism and then instructed by Baba to live in the miserable conditions of the Chavadi, a place of dampness, filth, and discomfort—a true calamity. However, by faithfully enduring these hardships based on Baba's word, Amir was rewarded with the constant and effortless darshan of Sai. His story illustrates that accepting trials from the Guru can be a profound form of devotion that keeps one perpetually close to His feet, turning suffering into a means of remembrance.
The beginning of the passage mentions a prayer for calamities. How does this philosophical concept connect to the story of Amir Shakkar?
📖 Chapter 22