How does the author describe his own personality and mindset before he was given the name "Hemadpant"?

The author provides a strikingly critical self-portrait of his character before receiving the name "Hemadpant." In Chapter 2, he confesses to being "mischievous, talkative, cynical, and critical." He admits to being arrogant about his own knowledge and wisdom, stating he was "Always proud of his own wisdom" and "prone to argumentation." The author further reveals that he initially knew nothing of the greatness of a Satguru and possessed a "bad intellect and a logic-driven mind." This candid description highlights a personality dominated by ego, which stands in stark contrast to the surrender and devotion required by Sai Baba for the task of writing His life story.