Can you explain the origin of the name 'Hemadpant' and describe the author's personality before he met Sai Baba?

The story of the name 'Hemadpant' is introduced in Chapter 2 to satisfy the reader's curiosity, as the name appears at the end of every chapter. Before his transformation, the author admits he was mischievous, talkative, cynical, and critical. He describes himself as having a logic-driven mind, being arrogant about his knowledge, and always proud of his own wisdom, which made him prone to argumentation. He frankly states he had a 'bad intellect' and initially knew nothing of the greatness of a Satguru, highlighting a significant contrast with his later role as a devoted scribe for Sai Baba.