Can you tell me about the author of the Sai Satcharitra? What was he like before he met Sai Baba?

The author of the Shri Sai Satcharitra refers to himself by the name 'Hemadpant,' and Chapter 2 promises to tell the story of how he received this name. Before his fateful meeting with Sai Baba, the author describes himself as being quite different. He admits to being mischievous, talkative, cynical, and critical. As stated in Chapter 2, he was arrogant about his knowledge, had a logic-driven mind, and was always proud of his own wisdom, which made him prone to argumentation. He knew nothing of the greatness of a Satguru and possessed what he termed a 'bad intellect.'