How does the introduction of Chapter 31 connect past stories to the new one about the sannyasi from Madras?

The beginning of Chapter 31 serves as a narrative bridge, connecting events from previous chapters to the new story it is about to tell. The opening verses briefly recap several past miracles, such as the stories of Madhavrao, Khushalchet Ramlala, and a tiger that was given a place at Sai Baba's feet. After this recap, the text declares that the new story of the sannyasi going to Mansarovar is even "more wonderful." As described in Chapter 31, this framing positions the tale of Vijayananda as a particularly significant illustration of how Sai Baba draws devotees from distant places like Madras to His feet in Shirdi, ultimately granting them liberation.