The Story of My Experiments with Truth · Character
Dr. Jivraj Mehta
A physician and later a political leader who treated Gandhi.
minor
Also known as Dr. Jivraj Mehta, Dr. Mehta, Dr. Jivray Mehta
First appearance: part iv xlii treatment of pleurisy
Dr. Jivraj Mehta shows up with force in To Meet Gokhale. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Advises Gandhi on health after his fast, warning him to rest to avoid losing use of his legs.
Dr. Jivraj Mehta first appears in 0121 part iv xlii treatment of pleurisy.
In To Meet Gokhale: Advises Gandhi on health after his fast, warning him to rest to avoid losing use of his legs.
Later, in My Part in the War: Consulted by Gandhi along with other Indian students in England regarding war service.
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- Diverse associates and followers
- Bombay political mentors
- Early friends and coworkers
- South African merchant supporters
- Nationalist leaders and coworkers
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