The narrative in Chapter 22 introduces Amir Shakkar's story by first referencing the prayer of Kunti. This prayer serves as a powerful thematic contrast to Amir's own situation. While Amir prayed for deliverance from the sorrow of his rheumatism, Kunti is described as having prayed to God for a constant series of sorrows. Her reasoning was that calamities would ensure she would never forget God's name. She explicitly asked, "Give me a constant series of sorrows, so I do not forget Your name." This desire to embrace suffering for spiritual closeness is the opposite of Amir's initial plea for a remedy and his later flight from the hardships of the Chavadi.
Which prayer, mentioned at the beginning of Amir Shakkar's story, serves as a stark contrast to his desire for deliverance from sorrow?
📖 Chapter 22