What was the author of the 'Sai Leela' book like before he met Sai Baba, and how did he get the name 'Hemadpant'?

The author, who would later be known as Hemadpant, initially described himself as mischievous, talkative, cynical, and critical. Chapter 2 states he was arrogant about his knowledge, possessing a logic-driven mind prone to argumentation. He knew nothing of a Satguru's greatness and was always proud of his own wisdom. The story of how he received the name 'Hemadpant' is promised to be told to satisfy the reader's curiosity, explaining why at the end of every chapter it says, 'Composed by the devotee Hemadpant.' The naming ceremony is one of the sixteen well-known rituals for the body, and the author promises to share the short story behind his specific naming.