The narrator initially decides not to go to Shirdi. What was his reasoning, and what does this reveal about the concept of destiny in the text?

As detailed in Chapter 2, the narrator's decision to cancel his Shirdi trip stemmed from a crisis of faith. After hearing about his friend's son dying despite a Guru's presence, he questioned the efficacy of spiritual guides against fate. His reasoning was that if karma is all-powerful and "whatever is written on the forehead will happen," then seeking a Guru is pointless. He felt it was better to simply experience whatever joy or difficulty life brings by chance. Ironically, the text then states, "Nothing works against destiny; it dragged me to Shirdi," implying that his eventual journey was itself a fulfillment of a destiny he couldn't resist, showcasing the irresistible nature of fate mentioned earlier.