Chapter 21 makes it very clear that meeting a Saint is not a casual occurrence but a matter of great spiritual significance and fortune. The text states that this sacred company is "not accessible to the unfortunate" and that "unless good fortune dawns, one does not encounter Saints and Sages." The author uses his own past failure to visit Pir Maulana as an example of how ill-luck can stand in the way. The ultimate condition, as mentioned in the chapter, is divine will. The text concludes that this union with a Saint is easy only when "God’s grace is present; otherwise, this union is difficult to attain." Therefore, it is a combination of personal good fortune and, most importantly, divine grace.
What conditions does Chapter 21 say are necessary to meet a Saint?
📖 Chapter 21