The Story of My Experiments with Truth · Character
Mavji Dave
A Brahmin friend who advised Gandhi on religious matters.
minor
Also known as Mavji Dave, Kevalram, old Mavji, Kevalram Mavji Dave, Kevalram Dave
First appearance: part i x glimpses of religion
Mavji Dave shows up with force in Preparation for England. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Family adviser who strongly recommends sending Gandhi to England to become a barrister.
Mavji Dave first appears in 0012 part i x glimpses of religion.
In Preparation for England: Family adviser who strongly recommends sending Gandhi to England to become a barrister.
Later, in Settled in Bombay?: Urges Gandhi to leave Rajkot and settle in Bombay, providing him with initial legal work.
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Relationship types
- Other
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- Diverse associates and followers
- Bombay political mentors
- Protagonist
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
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- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
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See Mavji Dave in part i x glimpses of religion