According to the teachings in Chapter 21, encountering a Saint is not a matter of simple chance or proximity; it requires divine grace and good fortune. The author 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." This principle is supported by the author's own story of failing to visit Pir Maulana due to his own pride and what he calls "ill-luck." The chapter concludes that the company of Saints is not accessible to the unfortunate and that this union is only easy to attain when God's grace is present.
What conditions does Chapter 21 say are necessary to be able to meet or recognize a Saint?
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