The passage where Saroo gets lost illuminates the idea that fate played a big role in Saroo’s life. As Saroo reached “Berampur” he explains, “I was so exhausted that I slumped onto a wooden bench on the platform and said I couldn't go on without a rest” (46). If Saroo hadn't been so tired when reaching his destination, maybe he would've stayed with Guddu, his older brother, and wouldn't have gotten lost. Saroo recalls his feelings when he woke up after a rest, “I was still half-asleep and I remember being unnerved by finding myself at the station alone at night,” which points out that Saroo was not fully conscious yet (47). Due to the fat that Saroo was half-asleep, this may have impacted his ability to think clearly and make good decisions,
