What does the author reveal about his own character before undertaking the writing of the Sai Satcharita?

The author, who is identified as Hemadpant, provides a candid and self-critical portrait of his former self. In Chapter 2, he admits that he was initially mischievous, talkative, cynical, and critical. He describes himself as being arrogant about his knowledge, possessing a logic-driven mind that was always proud of its own wisdom and prone to argumentation. He confesses that he had no understanding of the greatness of a Satguru and was guided by a "bad intellect." This admission serves as a prelude to him explaining the story of how he received the name "Hemadpant," a story he promises to tell to satisfy the reader's curiosity.