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

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

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Dr. P. J. Mehta, Dr. Mehta

**First appearance:** 0033-part-ii-vi-arrival-in-natal

## Who they are

A physician and early associate of Gandhi in South Africa.

## In the story

### [In London at Last](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_story_of_my_experiments_with_truth_se/chapters/part-i-xiii-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.

### [XIV: My Choice](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_story_of_my_experiments_with_truth_se/chapters/part-i-xiv-my-choice)

Advises Gandhi on living arrangements and treats his ringworm.

### [Raychandbhai](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_story_of_my_experiments_with_truth_se/chapters/part-ii-i-raychandbhai)

Hosted Gandhi upon his return to Bombay and introduced him to Raychandbhai.

### [A Month with Gokhale—I](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_story_of_my_experiments_with_truth_se/chapters/part-iii-xvii-a-month-with-gokhale-i)

Introduced as Prof. Ray (Dr. P. C. Ray), a frequent visitor known for his simplicity and dedication to public service.

### [Experiments in Earth and Water Treatment](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_story_of_my_experiments_with_truth_se/chapters/part-iv-vii-experiments-in-earth-and-water-treatment)

Treated Gandhi for debility and rheumatic inflammation in Durban.

### [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)

Paying Sorabji Adajania's expenses in England; consulted by Gandhi about war service.

### [Treatment of Pleurisy](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_story_of_my_experiments_with_truth_se/chapters/part-iv-xlii-treatment-of-pleurisy)

Occasionally examines Gandhi and offers to cure him if he follows his advice.

### [Kumbha Mela](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_story_of_my_experiments_with_truth_se/chapters/part-v-vii-kumbha-mela)

Hosts Gandhi in Rangoon; assists in improving the return journey conditions.

### [Methods of Work](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_story_of_my_experiments_with_truth_se/chapters/part-v-xvi-methods-of-work)

Offers to send funds from Rangoon if needed for the inquiry.

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