From the perspective of the narrator in Chapter 21, what is the relationship between ill-luck, personal pride, and the ability to receive the grace of a Saint?

The narrator in Chapter 21 draws a direct link between his personal pride and the ill-luck that prevented him from meeting a Saint. He recounts his thoughts when urged to visit Pir Maulana: 'Why should I go? Should I be pressured by others and lose my own prestige?' This reveals how his ego and concern for his social status acted as a significant barrier. He later interprets this failure to act as a clear sign of ill-luck obstructing his path. Therefore, as illustrated by the personal account in Chapter 21, personal pride is presented as a manifestation of ill-fortune that blinds an individual, preventing them from recognizing and receiving the grace of a Saint, even when the opportunity is right in front of them.