He was a Vaishnavite by practice and was having a defiant opinion and behaviour. 
hi wɑz ʌ  baɪ pɹæktʌs ʌnd wɑz hævɪŋ ʌ dɪfaɪʌnt ʌpɪnjʌn ʌnd bɪheɪvjɜ˞. 
 Indian's voice is very clear and very monotone in this recording, with a very close-sounding proximity.