What was the 'medicine' Baba prescribed for Amir's rheumatism, and how was it supposed to work?

For Amir Shakkar's rheumatism, Sai Baba's prescribed 'medicine' was not a physical substance but His word and an instruction. As detailed in Chapter 22, Baba firmly told Amir to stay in the Chavadi and not to weigh the difficult external conditions like wind, rain, or dampness. The cure was spiritual in nature, relying on faith and obedience. By accepting Baba's word as the ultimate remedy and happily staying in the squalid Chavadi for nine months, Amir demonstrated his internal faith. This faith, despite contrary external conditions, was the active ingredient that 'made everything go well' and fostered a deep, internal companionship with Sai.