How did the author come to be known as 'Hemadpant' and what was his character like initially?

Chapter 2 explains the origin of the name 'Hemadpant' and the author's initial disposition. At the end of each chapter, the phrase 'Composed by the devotee Hemadpant' appears, sparking curiosity. The author promises to tell this story, which he considers a form of 'naming ceremony' or Namakaran. Before this, the author describes himself as being mischievous, talkative, cynical, and critical. He was arrogant about his knowledge, proud of his wisdom, and prone to argumentation. He admits to having a logic-driven mind and a bad intellect, knowing nothing of a Satguru's greatness, which highlights a significant transformation.