Who is 'Hemadpant' and why is the origin of this name discussed in the text?

Hemadpant is the name credited to the author of the Sai Satcharita, as noted at the end of every chapter. The text pauses its main narrative to explain the origin of this name because, as stated in Chapter 2, the author had promised listeners he would tell this story. The author felt it was an inspiration from Sai himself to satisfy the reader's natural curiosity about who "Pant" is. The story of the naming ceremony is presented as a significant sub-story that reveals its own appropriateness within the larger context of Sai Baba's life, before the main narrative continues.