What theme does Chapter 47 set up for the story that is about to be told?

Chapter 47 explicitly sets up the theme for the upcoming story by contrasting it with the previous one. After reminding the reader of the story of the goats from the prior chapter, the narrator asks listeners to pay attention to a new account. As stated in this chapter, the forthcoming story will illustrate how the "extreme state of greed for wealth leads to a downfall." This theme is presented as being inspired by Sai's complete merciful glance, suggesting that the lesson against greed is a form of his grace and a central moral to be understood by the devotees.