How did the author, later known as Hemadpant, characterize his own intellectual and personal disposition before embracing the Satguru's greatness?

The author provides a very critical self-assessment of his former self. In Chapter 2, he describes his initial nature as mischievous, talkative, cynical, and critical. He admits to having a "bad intellect and a logic-driven mind" and being "always proud of his own wisdom." He characterizes this state as being prone to argumentation and having an "'impurity' of knowledge," meaning he was arrogant and knew nothing of a Satguru's greatness. This self-description highlights the profound transformation he underwent before becoming a devoted scribe for Sai Baba.