What were the narrator's specific arguments against visiting Shirdi after hearing about his friend's loss?

Upon hearing the tragic news of his friend's son's death, the narrator's mind became very restless and he developed strong arguments against going to Shirdi. As detailed in Chapter 2, he questioned the very purpose of a Guru, thinking, "Is this the utility of a Guru? He couldn't even save an only son!" He felt that if karma and destiny are supreme, and "Whatever is written on the forehead will happen immediately," then seeking a Guru is pointless. He asked himself, "Why leave one's place? Why run after a Guru? Why put a happy life into sorrow?"