As is the desire of providence,so functions one's intellect.One's
activities are also controlled by providence and by the will of
providence,one is surrounded by helpers-Chanakya Pandit.
But one has to understand that becoming a devotee of Krishna is open
to all regardless of the current karmic influence. Not that if Krishna
desires i'll become a devotee. Krishna wants everyone to be relieved
of this world.
Situation will change according to our karma but How we react to the
situation matters.

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Yours
Dinesh

Our intellect is also Ctrld by providence.