The beginning of the story mentions a prayer for calamities. What is the philosophy behind asking for sorrow instead of happiness?

The text in Chapter 22 introduces a profound prayer that asks God for a constant series of sorrows rather than happiness. The philosophy behind this seemingly paradoxical request is explicitly stated: it is to ensure that one does not forget God's name. The prayer suggests that in times of ease and happiness, one might forget the divine, but sorrow serves as a constant reminder. By asking for calamities, the devotee wishes for God's name to become an "eternal ornament on my neck." The passage concludes by urging the listener and speaker to ask this of Sai, so that they may always be kept at His feet and never forget His name.