The author admits he was cynical, arrogant, and prone to argumentation. Why should I trust a narrative written by someone who describes himself so negatively?

The author's candid self-assessment in Chapter 2 is meant to highlight the transformative power of a Satguru, rather than to undermine his own credibility. He describes his former self as "mischievous, talkative, cynical, and critical," possessing a "bad intellect and a logic-driven mind." By presenting his initial state as one of arrogance and ignorance regarding spiritual matters, he frames the entire book as evidence of Sai Baba's grace. According to the narrative in Chapter 2, his transformation from a cynical critic to a devoted scribe demonstrates the very power he is writing about, suggesting that if such a person could be changed, the teachings must be potent.