I'm struggling with pride, and it's preventing me from seeking spiritual guidance. What lesson does Chapter 21 offer on this?

Chapter 21 of the Sai Satcharitra offers a direct and relatable lesson on how pride can be a significant obstacle to spiritual progress. The narrator himself shares a personal story of when he was a Magistrate in Bandra. Despite being repeatedly invited to visit a famous Siddha, Pir Maulana, his ego prevented him. He thought, 'Why should I go? Should I be pressured by others and lose my own prestige?' As Chapter 21 recounts, he later realized this was a case of ill-luck and pride standing in his way. This story serves as a powerful reminder that surrendering one's ego and accepting that divine encounters require grace, not status, is crucial for attaining the company of saints.