What was the author's personality like before he began documenting Sai Baba's stories?

According to the source material from Chapter 2, the author, who would later be known as Hemadpant, describes his former self as quite flawed. He admits to being mischievous, talkative, cynical, and critical. He possessed what he calls a "logic-driven mind" and was always proud of his own wisdom, making him prone to argumentation. He states that he initially knew nothing of a Satguru's greatness and had a "bad intellect." This self-assessment highlights the significant personal transformation he experienced through his devotion to Sai Baba.