Why did the author of the Satcharitra initially refuse to visit the Siddha named Pir Maulana in Bandra?

In Chapter 21, the author recounts that while he was the Magistrate in Bandra, he refused to visit the famous Siddha, Pir Maulana, primarily due to his own ego and sense of prestige. A servant named Inus would follow him day and night, urging him to go for a vision. The author internally questioned, "Why should I go? Should I be pressured by others and lose my own prestige?" He saw that thousands of people from various faiths went, but his pride held him back. He later attributes this reluctance to "ill-luck," explaining that when misfortune is present, it can prevent a person from seeking out the company of saints, even when they are nearby.