The Story of My Experiments with Truth Part 5, Chapter 28 Summary

Near Death's Door

  • An attack of dysentery nearly kills Gandhi.
  • Once more, he sticks to his diet.
  • A strange doctor, Sjt. Kelkar, whom Gandhi affectionately calls a crank and "Ice Doctor," comes and applies ice to Mr. G's body.
  • He's unsure if it actually helps, but it gives his mind the energy to resume eating.