Based on the text, what was the author's personality and intellectual disposition before he was given the name 'Hemadpant'?

Chapter 2 provides a candid self-assessment of the author's character before his transformation. He describes himself as being mischievous, talkative, cynical, and highly critical. He admits to having a "logic-driven mind" and being "always proud of his own wisdom," which made him prone to argumentation. The author notes that he was arrogant about his knowledge and, at that stage, knew nothing of the greatness of a Satguru. This combination of a critical, argumentative nature and intellectual pride is presented as the starting point from which his journey of devotion began, highlighting the significant change he underwent.