Who was Amir Shakkar and what ailment did he bring to Sai Baba?

Amir Shakkar was a devotee who came to Sai Baba seeking relief from a severe illness. As detailed in Chapter 22, he was afflicted by rheumatism, and the joints of his body were seized with pain. He approached Baba, narrated the details of his illness, and prayed for deliverance from his sorrow. Instead of a conventional treatment, Baba's prescribed remedy was for Amir to stay in the dilapidated Chavadi. Despite the harsh conditions, Amir accepted this instruction, demonstrating his faith. His story illustrates the unconventional methods Baba used to heal and test his followers.