How does the author, Hemadpant, describe his own character before he fully understood the Satguru's greatness?

In Chapter 2, the author, who identifies himself as Hemadpant, provides a candid description of his former self. Before understanding the Satguru's greatness, he describes himself as mischievous, talkative, cynical, and critical. He admits to being arrogant about his knowledge, having a logic-driven mind, and being constantly proud of his own wisdom. He specifically mentions that he was prone to argumentation and had a 'bad intellect,' highlighting a state of being that Sai Baba cautioned against for those seeking self-knowledge.