Chapter 53 provides several personal details about the original author, Hemadpant (Dabholkar). He is lauded as a "jewel among poets" and a "mine of virtues," whose words were filled with divine blessing. The chapter also sheds light on his distinct writing habits, noting his extreme frugality. It is mentioned that he never wasted even a scrap of paper and would write the book's chapters on these small pieces, which were then sent directly to the printer. Chapter 53 suggests this was driven by a noble intent to have even these "lifeless scraps of paper" be redeemed by performing service to Sai Baba. This practice continued right up to the final, incomplete chapter.
What does Chapter 53 reveal about Hemadpant's personality and his method of writing?
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