What was the author's personality like before being named 'Hemadpant'?

Chapter 2 provides insight into the author's character before he was given the name 'Hemadpant'. He describes himself as having been mischievous, talkative, cynical, and critical. The text from Chapter 2 further elaborates that he was arrogant about his knowledge, possessing a logic-driven mind and what he calls a 'bad intellect'. He was always proud of his own wisdom and prone to argumentation. This self-description highlights his initial ignorance of a Satguru's greatness and sets the stage for the personal transformation that the story of his naming will likely reveal.