According to Chapter 53, the original author, Hemadpant (also known as Annasaheb Dabholkar), was unable to complete the Shri Sai Satcharitra because he suddenly passed away. He had promised in the previous chapter to provide a summary to conclude the book, but this did not happen. The text notes that this was not due to his own will or forgetfulness but because "Baba’s will is more powerful." His unexpected death left everyone grieved and uncertain about how to proceed with the summary, as the final chapter he had written on scraps of paper did not contain it. This event necessitated another author to take up the task of completing the sacred work.
What happened to Hemadpant, the original author of the Sai Satcharitra, that prevented him from finishing the book?
📖 Chapter 53