Before being named Hemadpant, what negative traits did the author of the Sai Satcharita possess?

In Chapter 2, the author provides a candid self-assessment of his character before his transformation. He describes himself as having been mischievous, talkative, cynical, and critical. He confesses to having a bad intellect and a logic-driven mind that was always proud of its own wisdom and prone to argumentation. Crucially, he admits that he knew nothing of the Satguru's greatness and was arrogant about his own knowledge, which he refers to as an 'impurity' of knowledge. This description highlights the significant change he underwent through his association with Sai Baba.