Why does the author pause the main story to explain how he got the name 'Hemadpant'?

The author explains the reason for this digression in Chapter 2. He notes that at the end of every chapter, the book is credited as being "Composed by the devotee Hemadpant." This naturally raises the question among readers about who this "Pant" is. To satisfy this curiosity, which the author believes is also an inspiration from Sai, he decides to tell the story. The immediate trigger for him to fulfill this promise was remembering Sai Baba's words, "Do not engage in dualistic explanations." This recollection prompted him to tell the sub-story of his naming, viewing it as an appropriate and necessary part of the larger narrative before continuing with Sai's life story.