How did the author describe his own character before he became a devotee and was named Hemadpant?

In Chapter 2, the author provides a candid self-assessment of his former personality to give context to his naming story. He describes himself as having been mischievous, talkative, cynical, and critical. He admits to being arrogant about his knowledge, possessing a logic-driven mind, and being proud of his own wisdom, which made him prone to argumentation. He states that he had a "bad intellect" and knew nothing of the greatness of a Satguru, highlighting a significant personal transformation.