Before being named Hemadpant, what was the author's personality like? Describe the characteristics that made him prone to argumentation and cynicism.

Chapter 2 provides a candid description of the author's initial character before he was given the name 'Hemadpant.' He is described as being mischievous, talkative, cynical, and critical. He was arrogant about his knowledge, always proud of his own wisdom, and possessed a logic-driven mind prone to argumentation. The text explicitly states he had a 'bad intellect' and knew nothing of a Satguru's greatness, highlighting a personality that was initially at odds with the path of devotion and surrender that Sai Baba advocates for.