How does Chapter 47 function as a transition between the story of the goats and the next narrative?

Chapter 47 serves as an explicit transition in the Shri Sai Satcharitra. The text directly asks the listeners to "follow the connection with the previous story attentively." It recaps the end of the prior chapter, reminding readers of the story of the goats and explaining that Baba's love for them stemmed from memories of their past lives. Immediately after this reference, Chapter 47 introduces the theme for the story to come, stating that listeners will now hear about how an "extreme state of greed for wealth leads to a downfall." This structure firmly links the past narrative to the future one.