The author places his work in a historical lineage of similar texts. Who does he mention and why are they significant?

In Chapter 2, the author connects his writing to a tradition of divinely inspired hagiographies. He cites Mahipati, who was inspired around the year 1700 (Shaka) to write saints' biographies such as 'Bhakta-Vijay' and 'Santa-Vijay'. He also mentions Das Ganu, who performed a similar service around the year 1800 (Shaka) by composing 'Bhakta-Lilamrut' and 'Santa-Kathamrut'. By referencing these predecessors, the author frames his own work not as a personal project but as a continuation of a sacred service where Saints choose devotees to document their lives for the purification of all.