How did Hemantpant's emotional state change from before his journey to after his first darshan of Sai Baba?

Chapter 2 highlights a profound transformation in Hemantpant's emotional state. Before the journey, he admits to having a 'fickle mind' and felt 'ashamed' of his procrastination when prodded by Nanasaheb. However, the experience of his first darshan was completely overwhelming and transformative. He describes how the joy in his mind 'could not be contained,' his senses became still, and all hunger and thirst vanished. He felt his vision was satisfied, he had been blessed by the holy company, and that a 'new life began from there' after attaining the touch of Sai's feet.