Why is the name sathish kumar given to the muslim baker in the novel "life of pi" by yann martel?

Question

"life of pi" is a novel by the canadian novelist yann martel. the novel has pondycherry as its setting.the novel is based on spiriuality.

Answer 1

ask the author of the book.

Answer 2

In the book, two of Pi's biggest influences are named Satish Kumar. His biology teacher influences him to study zoology in college while the other Satish Kumar, the baker, helps lead Pi to study religion at college. As for any other significance of the name I'm not sure. But I do know that the Satish Kumar's had a major role in Pi's life.