How did the author describe his own personality before he was given the name 'Hemadpant'?

In Chapter 2, the author provides a remarkably candid self-description of his former character before his transformation. He states that he was initially mischievous, talkative, cynical, and critical. He admits to being arrogant about his knowledge and possessing a logic-driven mind that was always proud of its own wisdom and prone to argumentation. He also confesses that at that time, he had a "bad intellect" and knew nothing of the greatness of a Satguru. This honest portrayal of his past self serves to highlight the profound change he underwent through his association with Sai Baba.