How does Chapter 17 describe the beginning of the spiritual search and the role of the Guru in that journey?

Chapter 17 explains that the spiritual search often begins after a person becomes exhausted by the three unendurable torments of worldly existence (Samsara). This suffering leads them to question how to stop the incessant wheel of existence. When this inquiry arises by great fortune, true manhood (Purushartha) is born, and the person starts seeking means for their own self-interest. However, the path is filled with obstacles. It is at this point, as Chapter 17 highlights, that the Guru's role becomes essential. The Guru is described as the one who can show the way to a place that is beyond the reach of the intellect and even the Vedas, guiding the seeker past illusion and toward ultimate reality.