NCERT English Class 6, A Pact with the Sun is supposed to be an interesting short story written by Zakir Hussain. The underlying message is that nature and its boundless bounties are supposed to be the ultimate healers. The story emphasises nature’s magical healing properties. Saaeda’s mother recovers and becomes healthy after she listens to the recommendation of the doctor to consider sitting in the sunlight and breathing in the refreshing air around her.