# Dr. Jivraj Mehta — The Story of My Experiments with Truth character guide

> Dr. Jivraj Mehta in The Story of My Experiments with Truth by Mahatma Gandhi.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Dr. Jivraj Mehta, Dr. Mehta, Dr. Jivray Mehta

**First appearance:** 0121-part-iv-xlii-treatment-of-pleurisy

## Who they are

A physician and later a political leader who treated Gandhi.

## In the story

### [To Meet Gokhale](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_story_of_my_experiments_with_truth_se/chapters/part-iv-xxxvii-to-meet-gokhale)

Advises Gandhi on health after his fast, warning him to rest to avoid losing use of his legs.

### [My Part in the War](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_story_of_my_experiments_with_truth_se/chapters/part-iv-xxxviii-my-part-in-the-war)

Consulted by Gandhi along with other Indian students in England regarding war service.

### [XLI: Gokhale’s Charity](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_story_of_my_experiments_with_truth_se/chapters/part-iv-xli-gokhale-s-charity)

Treats Gandhi for pleurisy, urges him to resume milk and cereals, and reluctantly prescribes mung soup within Gandhi's self-imposed limits.

### [Homeward](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_story_of_my_experiments_with_truth_se/chapters/part-iv-xliii-homeward)

Bandaged Gandhi's ribs with plaster before the voyage.

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