How does the author introduce the backstory of his name, 'Hemadpant,' within the Sai Satcharita?

📖 Chapter 2

The author cleverly weaves the origin story of his name into the main narrative. In Chapter 2, after recounting Sai Baba's caution against dualistic explanations, the author states that this memory reminded him of a promise made earlier to the readers. He acknowledges that the name "Hemadpant" appears at the end of every chapter, which would naturally lead to curiosity. He presents this explanatory diversion as a "sub-story within the story" and attributes the inspiration for telling it to Sai Baba himself. As detailed in Chapter 2, he asks his listeners to pay close attention to this short story regarding his unique "naming ceremony" before he resumes the main life story of Sai Baba.


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