Everything is Predetermined
Unless it is destined, the thought of making an effort will never cross one's mind.

It is possible for all of you to be successful in stimulating the hidden power within each one of you. All those who try will be successful; this is not something, which results from the effort of one’s birth.
You can achieve it only after trials in several births. Therefore even if you have not tried to arouse it in the current birth it is possible that the hidden power can be tapped.
In Rameshwaram temple, I have seen two foreigners dressed in saffron dhotis wearing the Vibuthi on their forehead, and wearing the sacred thread, circumambulating the temple premises. Some foreigners have the fortune of previous births to motivate them to learn the habit of delving deep into the religious practices at Rameshwaram and induce them to take a pilgrimage there and do poojas.
Therefore what appears to be our efforts have all been pre-determined. Unless it is destined, the thought of making an effort will never cross one’s mind. And opportunities are given to carry them out.
So, it is better to allow things happen without hindrance and we can sit back and watch the fun.
Elevate your thoughts, mellow your heart and nurture qualifications necessary to attain salvation.