The Story of My Experiments with Truth · Character
Dr. P. J. Mehta
A physician and early associate of Gandhi in South Africa.
minor
Also known as Dr. P. J. Mehta, Dr. Mehta
First appearance: part ii vi arrival in natal
Dr. P. J. Mehta shows up with force in In London at Last. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Visits Gandhi at the Victoria Hotel, gives him a hearty greeting, and provides lessons in European etiquette after Gandhi mishandles his top-hat.
Dr. P. J. Mehta first appears in 0033 part ii vi arrival in natal.
In In London at Last: Visits Gandhi at the Victoria Hotel, gives him a hearty greeting, and provides lessons in European etiquette after Gandhi mishandles his top-hat.
Later, in XIV: My Choice: Advises Gandhi on living arrangements and treats his ringworm.
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- In London at Last
- XIV: My Choice
- Raychandbhai
- A Month with Gokhale—I
- Experiments in Earth and Water Treatment
- My Part in the War
- Treatment of Pleurisy
- Kumbha Mela
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See Dr. P. J. Mehta in part ii vi arrival in natal