According to Chapter 53, the original author, Hemadpant, was unable to write the promised summary because he passed away before he could do so. The text notes that although a promise was made in the previous chapter to provide a summary, "it did not happen." The reason given is that "Hemad suddenly passed away, leaving everyone’s heart grieved." The chapter frames this event as an exception to the general rule that an author should complete their own book, highlighting a central theme of the Satcharitra: "Nothing happens by one's own will; Baba’s will is more powerful." Therefore, Hemadpant's inability to complete the work is attributed to the will of Sai Baba rather than his own forgetfulness or choice.
Why was the Shri Sai Satcharitra's summary not written by its original author, Hemadpant?
📖 Chapter 53