The author of the 'Sai Leela' is called Hemadpant. What was his personality like before he became a devotee, and how did he end up deciding to go to Shirdi?

Chapter 2 reveals that the author, later known as Hemadpant, was initially not inclined towards spiritual matters. He describes himself as mischievous, talkative, cynical, and critical. He was arrogant about his knowledge, prone to argumentation, and possessed a logic-driven mind. Despite this disposition, he was destined to meet Sai Baba. His journey to Shirdi was not his own initiative but came about due to the insistence of Kakasaheb Dixit, with whom he had a past-life connection. Even then, his mind wavered on the day of departure after hearing about a friend's son who passed away despite extensive prayers and the presence of a Guru, an event that likely fueled his skepticism before his transformative visit.