How does the author connect their work to the historical lineage of saintly biographies by writers like Mahipati and Das Ganu?

In Chapter 2, the author deliberately situates this new text within a historical tradition of devotional writing. It is explained that just as the Saints inspired Mahipati to write their biographies in the year 1700 (Shaka), they similarly took service from Das Ganu in 1800 (Shaka). The text specifically mentions Mahipati's 'Bhakta-Vijay' and 'Santa-Vijay' and Das Ganu's 'Bhakta-Lilamrut' and 'Santa-Kathamrut'. By drawing this direct line of succession, the author implies that their own work is a continuation of this sacred service, suggesting that the same divine inspiration that moved Mahipati and Das Ganu is now at play in the creation of this book.