What thematic shift occurs between the previous chapter and Chapter 51, as described in the text?

Chapter 51 explicitly details a thematic transition from the preceding chapter. It states that the previous chapter focused on how ignorance is destroyed and knowledge manifests, including an explanation of the Gita verse "Tadviddhi Pranipatena." In contrast, Chapter 51 signals a shift away from this deep philosophical discourse towards narrative storytelling. As promised in the chapter's opening, the focus now moves to the "marvelous account of how Kakasaheb was established in Shirdi" and the stories of three other devotees, which are meant to "soothe the hearts of the listeners."