Does Chapter 47 connect to any stories from other chapters?

Yes, Chapter 47 explicitly connects to both past and future narratives. It directly references the preceding chapter, reminding listeners of the "story of the goats" and explaining that Baba’s love for them was due to the memory of their past lives. Following this, the chapter serves as an introduction to a new story. As detailed in Chapter 47, the author prepares the reader to "listen now with attention to this story of how the extreme state of greed for wealth leads to a downfall." Thus, the chapter acts as a bridge, linking the themes of past-life connections from the previous story to the new moral tale about the dangers of avarice.