As detailed in Chapter 47, the narrative connects to the end of the previous chapter. The text reminds the reader that at the end of the prior chapter, they heard the story of the goats, and Baba's love for them was due to the memory of their past lives. Following this reminder, Chapter 47 introduces the theme for the upcoming story. It asks listeners to now pay attention to a new story that demonstrates how the extreme state of greed for wealth leads to a person's downfall, setting the stage for a moral lesson on the dangers of avarice.
Chapter 47 transitions from a previous story to a new one. What was the previous story about, and what is the theme of the story being introduced?
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