Who is Hemadpant, and why does the author decide to tell the story of this name?

Hemadpant is the name the author of the "Sai Leela" book is known by, as noted by the credit "Composed by the devotee Hemadpant" at the end of every chapter. In Chapter 2, the author explains that he feels it is necessary to clarify how he received this name to satisfy the natural curiosity of the readers. The decision to tell this story is inspired by Sai Baba's words, "Do not engage in dualistic explanations," which reminded the author of a promise made earlier. He describes his former self in Chapter 2 as mischievous, cynical, and arrogant about his knowledge, setting the stage for the story of his transformation and naming.