Why did the narrator of the Satcharitra initially refuse to visit Pir Maulana in Bandra, and what lesson did he derive from this experience?

The narrator, who was serving as a Magistrate in Bandra, initially refused to visit the famous Siddha, Pir Maulana, despite being persistently urged by the saint's servant. As detailed in Chapter 21, his refusal stemmed from a sense of pride and a reluctance to be influenced by others, as he thought, "Why should I go? Should I be pressured by others and lose my own prestige?" He later reflected on this period, concluding that his inability to seek the saint's vision was a direct result of his own "ill-luck" standing in the way. The profound lesson he learned, which forms a central theme of the chapter, is that one cannot encounter Saints and Sages unless good fortune dawns and God’s grace is present; otherwise, even if a great soul is nearby, an unfortunate person will be unable to see them.