In Chapter 21, the author shares a personal story about a Siddha in Bandra. Why did the author initially refuse to visit this saint, Pir Maulana?

According to the personal experience shared by the author in Chapter 21, he was the Magistrate of Bandra when a famous Siddha named Pir Maulana resided there. Despite being constantly urged by the saint's servant, Inus, the author refused to go for his vision. He attributes this reluctance to his own pride and ill-luck, wondering why he should be pressured by others and risk his prestige. He reflects that one fears one's own shadow when ill-luck stands in the way, preventing the blessed company of saints.