How does Chapter 41 link back to a previous story and set the context for the arrival of Sai's photograph?

Chapter 41 explicitly connects to past events to build its narrative. It begins by referencing the conclusion of a vow from the previous chapter, which was fulfilled with a visionary sign. It then links this to a new story about how Sai's physical portrait arrived unexpectedly. The author reminds the reader of a story told earlier where Sai gave a dream, promising, "On a Holi festival day, I am coming to your house for a meal today." Chapter 41 reveals that the arrival of the portrait, brought by Alli Mohammed at the very moment the author was about to have lunch on Holi, was the miraculous fulfillment of that promise. The text itself states, "This is the connection to the previous story," thereby framing the arrival of the photo as a divine and timely leela.