What was the author's personality like before he received the name 'Hemadpant'?

In Chapter 2, the author provides a candid self-assessment of his character before his transformation. He describes himself as having been mischievous, talkative, cynical, and critical. He admits to being arrogant about his knowledge, possessing a bad intellect, and having a logic-driven mind that was always proud of his own wisdom. This pride made him prone to argumentation. Crucially, he notes that he knew nothing of the greatness of a Satguru, indicating a lack of spiritual humility and understanding during that phase of his life.