How does the author, who would later be named Hemadpant, describe his own character before he fully understood the greatness of the Satguru?

The author provides a self-critical description of his former self in Chapter 2. He admits to being mischievous, talkative, cynical, and critical. He describes himself as having a "bad intellect and a logic-driven mind," always proud of his own wisdom and prone to argumentation. He states that he was arrogant about his knowledge and knew nothing of the Satguru's greatness. This introduction to his character sets the stage for the story of how he received the name "Hemadpant," which is promised to be told later in the narrative.