How did the author, Hemadpant, describe his own personality before he became a devoted follower?

In Chapter 2, the author provides a candid and unflattering description of his former self before he understood the Satguru's greatness. He admits to being mischievous, talkative, cynical, and critical. He describes his mindset as being logic-driven and always proud of his own wisdom, which made him prone to argumentation. He states that he possessed a "bad intellect" and was arrogant about his knowledge, knowing nothing of the true value of a Satguru. This self-characterization serves as a prelude to the story of his transformation and how he received the name "Hemadpant."