Chapter 2 provides a historical context for the tradition of saints inspiring the writing of their own life stories. It specifically mentions Mahipati, who in the Shaka year 1700, was inspired to write biographies of saints. The works attributed to him are "Bhakta-Vijay," "Santa-Vijay," "Bhakta-Lilamrut," and "Santa-Lilamrut." Following this tradition, the chapter notes that a similar service was taken from Das Ganu in the Shaka year 1800. Das Ganu authored two books, one named "Bhakta-Lilamrut" and the second "Santa-Kathamrut," which describe modern-day devotees and saints, including three chapters on the life of Shri Sai.
What historical authors and works are mentioned in Chapter 2 as precedents for saints inspiring their own biographies?
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