I feel like I'm trying to connect with a spiritual path but it's not happening. What does Chapter 21 say about why someone might not be able to encounter a Saint?

Chapter 21 of the Sai Satcharitra addresses this very situation, suggesting that encountering Saints is a matter of divine timing and grace. The text explicitly states, 'Unless good fortune dawns, One does not encounter Saints and Sages; even if He is near one's pillow, the sinful person cannot see Him.' The author uses his own life as proof, recounting how he, out of pride, refused to visit the Saint Pir Maulana in Bandra. He attributes this to 'ill-luck' standing in his way. Therefore, according to the teachings in this chapter, the difficulty in forming such a connection is not necessarily a personal failing but can be seen as a period where divine grace has not yet made the union possible.