Based on the author's reflection in Chapter 21, what is the relationship between ego, luck, and the ability to attain the company of saints?

Chapter 21 establishes a direct relationship between one's ego, fortune, and the ability to gain access to holy company. The author uses his own past as a powerful example. His refusal to visit the Siddha Pir Maulana stemmed from ego-driven thoughts about maintaining his "own prestige." In hindsight, he identifies this period as one governed by "ill-luck." The key teaching derived from this, as presented in Chapter 21, is that unless "good fortune dawns" and God's grace is present, one cannot achieve the union with Saints. Ego acts as a veil created by misfortune, preventing a person from recognizing and benefiting from a Saint's presence, even when they are physically close.