How does the author describe his own deep humility and piety before meeting the Satguru?

The text from Chapter 2 actually describes the author in the opposite way, stating that he was not humble or pious before meeting the Satguru. Instead, it states that "Initially, this writer was mischievous, talkative, cynical, and critical." The passage further clarifies that he was arrogant about his knowledge and "Always proud of his own wisdom, he was prone to argumentation." His transformation and the origin of his name, "Hemadpant," are presented as a significant event spurred by Sai's grace, as detailed in Chapter 2.