The narrative promises to tell the story of how the author was named 'Hemadpant,' but it seems like a distraction. Why is this naming ceremony story so important that it needs to be inserted into the main life story of Sai?

The text acknowledges that the story of the name 'Hemadpant' is a sub-story within the larger narrative. As explained in Chapter 2, the author is fulfilling a promise made to listeners in the previous chapter. He states that telling this story is also 'Sai’s inspiration.' The primary reason for its inclusion is to satisfy the natural curiosity of listeners who hear the name 'Hemadpant' at the end of every chapter. The author believes that 'Listening to this sub-story within the story will reveal its appropriateness.' It also serves to provide context on the author's own background as someone who was initially 'cynical' and 'critical,' thereby framing his subsequent work as a product of spiritual transformation.