What was the contrast between Amir Shakkar's external circumstances and his internal state of mind during his nine-month stay in the Chavadi?

Amir Shakkar's experience was a powerful example of faith triumphing over circumstance. Externally, as detailed in Chapter 22, all conditions were contrary to his well-being; he was in a damp, cold, and dilapidated building, which should have worsened his rheumatism. Initially, he was miserable. However, his internal state was one of "certain faith." He accepted Baba's word as the ultimate medicine and chose to stay happily, viewing the company of Sai as the 'Great Prasad'. This internal conviction was the key factor, allowing him to endure the nine-month stay and receive the full benefit of Baba's unconventional cure.