The author is referred to as 'Hemadpant.' How did he get this name and why does he choose to explain it?

The author promises to tell the story of how he was named "Hemadpant" to satisfy the readers' natural curiosity. In Chapter 2, he notes that at the end of every chapter, the words "Composed by the devotee Hemadpant" appear, which would naturally make a reader wonder who this person is. He considers the explanation of this naming ceremony a sub-story within the main narrative, inspired by Sai Himself. He describes his former self as argumentative and cynical, which contrasts with the wisdom he later gained. The story of the name is thus linked to his personal transformation and serves to illustrate the journey from his old, logic-driven self to the devotee he became.