How did the author describe his own personality and mindset before he came to appreciate the Satguru?

In Chapter 2, the author, who would later be known as Hemadpant, gives a very critical self-description of his former self. He states that he was mischievous, talkative, cynical, and prone to argumentation. He admits to being arrogant about his intellect, describing himself as having a "logic-driven mind" and being "always proud of his own wisdom." He bluntly states that he had a "bad intellect" and knew nothing of a Satguru's greatness. This candid confession highlights the profound transformation he underwent through his association with Sai Baba, moving from a cynical intellectual to a devoted scribe.