What is the philosophical significance of the prayer for calamities mentioned in the context of Amir's story?

In Chapter 22, before detailing Amir's story, a profound prayer is shared, which encapsulates a key spiritual teaching. The prayer goes, 'O Lord God, give happiness to others who ask for it; Give me a constant series of sorrows, so I do not forget Your name.' The philosophical underpinning of this request is that constant comfort and happiness can lead one to forget God. In contrast, suffering and calamities can serve as a powerful, constant reminder of one's dependence on the divine, ensuring that God's name becomes an 'eternal ornament' on one's neck. The passage encourages devotees to ask Sai not for worldly pleasures, but for the grace to never forget His name and to always remain at His feet.