In Chapter 47, the author explicitly connects to the narrative from the previous chapter, reminding the audience of the story of the goats. It is explained that Sai Baba’s affection for the goats was due to his memory of their past lives. Following this reference, Chapter 47 introduces a new, cautionary story that listeners are urged to hear attentively. The theme of this new account is to demonstrate how the extreme state of greed for wealth ultimately leads to a person's downfall, thus shifting the narrative focus from past-life connections to a moral lesson on avarice.
Chapter 47 references a story from the previous chapter and introduces a new one. Can you explain what these two stories are about?
📖 Chapter 47