Why does the author interrupt the main story to explain the origin of the name 'Hemadpant'?

📖 Chapter 2

The author provides a clear justification for this digression in Chapter 2. He acknowledges that the name "Hemadpant" appears at the end of every chapter, which naturally raises curiosity in the reader's mind. To satisfy this curiosity, which he considers to be another inspiration from Sai, he pauses the main narrative. Telling the story of this naming ceremony is not just a trivial detail; it is presented as a relevant sub-story that illustrates the author's own transformation from a cynical, argumentative person, as he was before receiving the name, to a devoted scribe. This makes the explanation of the name's origin appropriate and supportive of the book's overall themes of surrender and faith.


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