The decision to narrate the origin of the name 'Hemadpant' arises from a promise the author made to his listeners. As explained in Chapter 2, the author acknowledges that hearing his name at the end of every chapter naturally sparks curiosity. He was specifically reminded of his promise to tell this story upon reflecting on Sai Baba's words, "Do not engage in dualistic explanations." He felt that sharing this sub-story was appropriate at that moment and was, in fact, an inspiration from Sai Baba himself. The purpose was to satisfy the listeners' curiosity before continuing with the main sequence of Sai's life story, hinting that his own past argumentative nature was relevant to the naming.
What is the context given in the text for the author's decision to explain how he received the name 'Hemadpant'?
📖 Chapter 2