# The Story of My Experiments with Truth — Chapters explained

> Chapter companions for The Story of My Experiments with Truth by Mahatma Gandhi.

- [Translator's Preface](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_story_of_my_experiments_with_truth_se/chapters/translator-s-preface.md): The translator describes the fortunate accident of being tasked with translating Gandhi's autobiography into English for Young India. He acknowledges the translation's imperfections but notes that the author himself care
- [Part I](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_story_of_my_experiments_with_truth_se/chapters/the-story-of-my-experiments-with-truth.md): Gandhi begins his autobiography, introducing his early life, family background, and the beginning of his experiments with truth. He reflects on his childhood, his marriage to Kasturbai, and his early education, setting t
- [Birth and Parentage](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_story_of_my_experiments_with_truth_se/chapters/part-i-i-birth-and-parentage.md): Gandhi introduces his family lineage, describing his grandfather Uttamchand Gandhi and his father Karamchand Gandhi (Kaba Gandhi), a principled and truthful man who served as Prime Minister in several Kathiawad states. H
- [Childhood](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_story_of_my_experiments_with_truth_se/chapters/part-i-ii-childhood.md): Gandhi recounts his early school years in Rajkot, his mediocrity as a student, his shyness, and his strict honesty. He describes an incident where he refused to copy a spelling during an inspection, and the profound impa
- [Child Marriage](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_story_of_my_experiments_with_truth_se/chapters/part-i-iii-child-marriage.md): Gandhi recounts his marriage at the age of thirteen, describing the circumstances, his feelings at the time, and the lasting regret he feels. He details the triple wedding arranged by his elders for convenience and econo
- [Playing the Husband](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_story_of_my_experiments_with_truth_se/chapters/part-i-iv-playing-the-husband.md): Gandhi reflects on his early married life with Kasturbai, describing his jealous and possessive behavior as a young husband, his failed attempts to educate her due to lust and societal constraints like purdah, and how hi
- [At the High School](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_story_of_my_experiments_with_truth_se/chapters/part-i-v-at-the-high-school.md): Gandhi reflects on his high school years, describing his academic progress, his relationships with teachers, and the challenges of balancing studies with family duties. He recounts incidents involving corporal punishment
- [A Tragedy](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_story_of_my_experiments_with_truth_se/chapters/part-i-vi-a-tragedy.md): Gandhi recounts his intimate friendship with a schoolmate who led him to experiment with meat-eating, driven by the belief that it would make him strong and help India overthrow British rule. He reflects on the moral con
- [A Tragedy (Continued)](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_story_of_my_experiments_with_truth_se/chapters/part-i-vii-a-tragedy-continued.md): Gandhi recounts his secret meat-eating experiment with a friend, the guilt and deception it caused towards his parents, his narrow escape from a brothel, and the toxic influence of this friend on his relationship with hi
- [VIII: Stealing and Atonement](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_story_of_my_experiments_with_truth_se/chapters/part-i-viii-stealing-and-atonement.md): Gandhi recounts his childhood thefts, including stealing coppers for cigarettes and a piece of gold from his brother's armlet. He confesses to his father in writing, who responds with tears and forgiveness, teaching Gand
- [My Father’s Death and My Double Shame](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_story_of_my_experiments_with_truth_se/chapters/part-i-ix-my-father-s-death-and-my-double-shame.md): In his sixteenth year, Gandhi recounts the period of his father's final illness, during which he served as a devoted nurse. However, he confesses to a deep shame: his mind was consumed by carnal desire for his pregnant w
- [Glimpses of Religion](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_story_of_my_experiments_with_truth_se/chapters/part-i-x-glimpses-of-religion.md): Gandhi reflects on his early religious education, describing how his parents' tolerance for various faiths, the influence of his nurse Rambha, and the reading of the Ramayana by Ladha Maharaj shaped his spiritual outlook
- [Preparation for England](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_story_of_my_experiments_with_truth_se/chapters/part-i-xi-preparation-for-england.md): Gandhi describes his matriculation in 1887, his struggles at Samaldas College, and the family discussions that led to his decision to go to England to study law. Overcoming his mother's concerns and his uncle's reservati
- [Outcaste](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_story_of_my_experiments_with_truth_se/chapters/part-i-xii-outcaste.md): Gandhi recounts the opposition from his Modh Bania caste when he decides to go to England to study law. Despite being declared an outcaste and facing financial obstacles, he remains resolute, secures the necessary funds 
- [In London at Last](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_story_of_my_experiments_with_truth_se/chapters/part-i-xiii-in-london-at-last.md): Gandhi arrives in London for the first time, struggling with seasickness, shyness, and the challenges of adapting to English customs and etiquette. He adheres to his vegetarian vow despite advice to eat meat, stays in a 
- [XIV: My Choice](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_story_of_my_experiments_with_truth_se/chapters/part-i-xiv-my-choice.md): Gandhi describes his early struggles in England, including his commitment to vegetarianism despite pressure from a friend, his move to a boarding house, and his discovery of Salt's 'Plea for Vegetarianism' which solidifi
- [Playing the English Gentleman](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_story_of_my_experiments_with_truth_se/chapters/part-i-xv-playing-the-english-gentleman.md): Gandhi describes his deepening commitment to vegetarianism through reading works by Salt, Howard Williams, Anna Kingsford, and Dr. Allinson, and his friend's final attempt to reform him by taking him to a restaurant wher
- [Changes](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_story_of_my_experiments_with_truth_se/chapters/part-i-xvi-changes.md): Gandhi describes his period of self-introspection and financial discipline in England, where he meticulously tracked expenses, simplified his living arrangements, and adopted a frugal lifestyle to save money. He also dec
- [Experiments in Dietetics](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_story_of_my_experiments_with_truth_se/chapters/part-i-xvii-experiments-in-dietetics.md): Gandhi describes his deepening commitment to vegetarianism and his systematic experiments with diet, including giving up sweets, condiments, tea, and coffee, and testing starchless and egg-inclusive diets. He reflects on
- [Shyness My Shield](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_story_of_my_experiments_with_truth_se/chapters/part-i-xviii-shyness-my-shield.md): Gandhi reflects on his profound shyness during his time in England, particularly in public speaking and committee meetings. He describes his inability to speak at the Vegetarian Society, his written protest against the e
- [The Canker of Untruth](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_story_of_my_experiments_with_truth_se/chapters/part-i-xix-the-canker-of-untruth.md): Gandhi reflects on the common practice among Indian students in England of hiding their marriages to fit in with English social norms. He confesses his own initial dishonesty about being married and the discomfort it cau
- [Acquaintance with Religions](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_story_of_my_experiments_with_truth_se/chapters/part-i-xx-acquaintance-with-religions.md): Gandhi describes his deepening engagement with religious texts during his second year in England, including reading the Bhagavad Gita with Theosophist friends, studying The Light of Asia, and exploring the New Testament'
- [XXI: निर्बल के बल राम](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_story_of_my_experiments_with_truth_se/chapters/part-i-xxi.md): Gandhi reflects on a spiritual trial during his stay in England in 1890, when he attended a Vegetarian Conference in Portsmouth and was tempted by indecent behavior in a lodging house. He credits God and a friend's warni
- [XXII: Narayan Hemchandra](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_story_of_my_experiments_with_truth_se/chapters/part-i-xxii-narayan-hemchandra.md): Gandhi meets the eccentric Gujarati writer Narayan Hemchandra in London, who despite his lack of English grammar and unconventional dress, possesses a boundless ambition for learning languages and foreign travel. Their f
- [The Great Exhibition](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_story_of_my_experiments_with_truth_se/chapters/part-i-xxiii-the-great-exhibition.md): Gandhi visits the 1890 Paris Exhibition, ascending the Eiffel Tower multiple times and reflecting on its significance. He stays at a vegetarian restaurant, explores the city on foot, and is deeply moved by the grandeur a
- [Called—But Then?](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_story_of_my_experiments_with_truth_se/chapters/part-i-xxiv-called-but-then.md): Gandhi describes the process of being called to the bar in England, including the requirements of keeping terms by attending dinners and passing examinations. He reflects on the superficiality of the system, his own rigo
- [My Helplessness](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_story_of_my_experiments_with_truth_se/chapters/part-i-xxv-my-helplessness.md): Gandhi describes his initial struggles and lack of confidence upon returning to India to practice law, feeling unprepared despite his studies in England. He seeks advice from friends and meets Mr. Frederick Pincutt, who 
- [Raychandbhai](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_story_of_my_experiments_with_truth_se/chapters/part-ii-i-raychandbhai.md): Gandhi describes his deep admiration for Raychandbhai, a poet and jeweler whose spiritual earnestness and moral integrity left a lasting impression on him. Despite this, Gandhi could not accept him as his Guru, as he bel
- [How I Began Life](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_story_of_my_experiments_with_truth_se/chapters/part-ii-ii-how-i-began-life.md): Gandhi returns to India after studying in England, facing caste opposition and family expectations. He attempts to establish a legal practice in Rajkot and Bombay, but struggles with financial pressures, personal relatio
- [The First Case](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_story_of_my_experiments_with_truth_se/chapters/part-ii-iii-the-first-case.md): Gandhi describes his early struggles as a barrister in Bombay, including his study of Indian law, his disastrous first court case representing Mamibai, and his decision to avoid court until gaining confidence. He also re
- [The First Shock](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_story_of_my_experiments_with_truth_se/chapters/part-ii-iv-the-first-shock.md): Gandhi returns to Rajkot to practice law, relying on his brother's influence for work and compromising his principle against paying commissions. He experiences a profound humiliation when he attempts to use a personal ac
- [Preparing for South Africa](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_story_of_my_experiments_with_truth_se/chapters/part-ii-v-preparing-for-south-africa.md): Gandhi recounts his disillusionment with the political intrigues and oppressive atmosphere of Kathiawad, particularly his conflict with a British officer and the corruption among local officials. Seeking an escape, he ac
- [Arrival in Natal](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_story_of_my_experiments_with_truth_se/chapters/part-ii-vi-arrival-in-natal.md): Gandhi describes his departure for South Africa in 1893, the pang of parting from his wife Kasturbai, and his journey by sea. He recounts securing a berth through the captain's kindness, a chess partnership, a dangerous 
- [Some Experiences](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_story_of_my_experiments_with_truth_se/chapters/part-ii-vii-some-experiences.md): Gandhi arrives in Durban and is met by Abdulla Sheth. He observes the low status of Indians and experiences a court incident where he refuses to remove his turban. He learns about the social divisions among Indians in So
- [On the Way to Pretoria](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_story_of_my_experiments_with_truth_se/chapters/part-ii-viii-on-the-way-to-pretoria.md): Gandhi prepares to travel to Pretoria for a legal case, studying bookkeeping to understand the case. He declines a bedding ticket to save money, and on the train to Maritzburg, he is forcibly removed from a first-class c
- [More Hardships](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_story_of_my_experiments_with_truth_se/chapters/part-ii-ix-more-hardships.md): Gandhi continues his journey from Charlestown to Pretoria, facing racial discrimination on a stagecoach and later at a hotel. He endures physical assault from the coach leader but persists in securing a first-class train
- [First Day in Pretoria](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_story_of_my_experiments_with_truth_se/chapters/part-ii-x-first-day-in-pretoria.md): Gandhi arrives in Pretoria on a Sunday and is not met by the attorney's representative. He is helped by an American Negro who finds him lodging at Johnston's Family Hotel, where he is initially asked to dine in his room 
- [Christian Contacts](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_story_of_my_experiments_with_truth_se/chapters/part-ii-xi-christian-contacts.md): Gandhi describes his deepening interactions with Christian friends in South Africa, particularly Mr. Coates, who introduced him to various Christian texts and acquaintances. He recounts a debate with a Plymouth Brother a
- [Seeking Touch with Indians](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_story_of_my_experiments_with_truth_se/chapters/part-ii-xii-seeking-touch-with-indians.md): Gandhi arrives in Pretoria and immediately seeks to connect with the Indian community. He calls a meeting, delivers his first public speech on truthfulness in business, and addresses issues of sanitation and unity among 
- [What It Is to Be a “Coolie”](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_story_of_my_experiments_with_truth_se/chapters/part-ii-xiii-what-it-is-to-be-a-coolie.md): Gandhi describes the oppressive legal conditions for Indians in the Transvaal and Orange Free State, including a poll tax, land restrictions, and curfews. He recounts personal experiences of being kicked off a footpath b
- [Preparation for the Case](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_story_of_my_experiments_with_truth_se/chapters/part-ii-xiv-preparation-for-the-case.md): Gandhi recounts his year in Pretoria, where he gained invaluable experience in public work, legal practice, and religious life. He describes his deep involvement in preparing Dada Abdulla's complex £40,000 lawsuit, learn
- [Religious Ferment](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_story_of_my_experiments_with_truth_se/chapters/part-ii-xv-religious-ferment.md): Gandhi describes his deep spiritual crisis and comparative study of Christianity, Islam, and Hinduism while in South Africa. He attends a Christian convention with Mr. Baker, engages in extensive correspondence with Rayc
- [Man Proposes, God Disposes](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_story_of_my_experiments_with_truth_se/chapters/part-ii-xvi-man-proposes-god-disposes.md): At a farewell party in his honor, Gandhi learns about a bill to disenfranchise Indians in Natal. Persuaded by Abdulla Sheth and other guests to stay and lead a campaign, he agrees to remain for a month, laying the ground
- [Settled in Natal](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_story_of_my_experiments_with_truth_se/chapters/part-ii-xvii-settled-in-natal.md): Gandhi describes his early political work in Natal, organizing the Indian community to oppose a discriminatory Franchise Bill. He leads petition drives, mobilizes volunteers across religious and ethnic lines, and ultimat
- [Colour Bar](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_story_of_my_experiments_with_truth_se/chapters/part-ii-xviii-colour-bar.md): Gandhi applies for admission as an advocate to the Supreme Court of Natal, facing opposition from the Law Society based on racial discrimination. Despite the objections, the Supreme Court admits him, but he is then requi
- [Natal Indian Congress](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_story_of_my_experiments_with_truth_se/chapters/part-ii-xix-natal-indian-congress.md): Gandhi describes the founding of the Natal Indian Congress on May 22, 1894, as a permanent organization to sustain agitation against the disfranchising bill. He details the challenges of fundraising, the importance of fi
- [Balasundaram](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_story_of_my_experiments_with_truth_se/chapters/part-ii-xx-balasundaram.md): Gandhi recounts his encounter with Balasundaram, an indentured Tamil laborer who was severely beaten by his European master. Through legal action and negotiation, Gandhi secures Balasundaram's release and transfer to a n
- [The £3 Tax](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_story_of_my_experiments_with_truth_se/chapters/part-ii-xxi-the-3-tax.md): Gandhi describes the Natal Government's attempt to impose a heavy annual tax on indentured Indian laborers, the reduction from £25 to £3 due to opposition, and the long struggle to ultimately repeal the tax, highlighting
- [Comparative Study of Religions](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_story_of_my_experiments_with_truth_se/chapters/part-ii-xxii-comparative-study-of-religions.md): Gandhi describes how his desire for self-realization led him to the religion of service, and how his interactions with Christian friends in South Africa deepened his comparative study of religions. He recounts friendship
- [As a Householder](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_story_of_my_experiments_with_truth_se/chapters/part-ii-xxiii-as-a-householder.md): Gandhi describes setting up a household in Natal to maintain prestige as a barrister and representative. He recounts how a trusted companion deceived him, leading to a confrontation when a cook discovered a prostitute in
- [Homeward](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_story_of_my_experiments_with_truth_se/chapters/part-ii-xxiv-homeward.md): Gandhi returns to India after three years in South Africa, reflecting on his voyage aboard the S.S. Pongola, his efforts to learn Tamil and Urdu, and his spiritual discussions with the ship's captain. He also arranges fo
- [In India](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_story_of_my_experiments_with_truth_se/chapters/part-ii-xxv-in-india.md): Gandhi returns to India and begins advocating for Indians in South Africa by writing the Green Pamphlet. He also volunteers for sanitation work during a plague outbreak in Rajkot, inspecting latrines across different com
- [Two Passions](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_story_of_my_experiments_with_truth_se/chapters/part-ii-xxvi-two-passions.md): Gandhi describes two deep-seated passions: his loyalty to the British Constitution and his aptitude for nursing. He recounts seeking guidance from Justice Ranade, Justice Tyabji, and Sir Pherozeshah Mehta to organize pub
- [The Bombay Meeting](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_story_of_my_experiments_with_truth_se/chapters/part-ii-xxvii-the-bombay-meeting.md): Gandhi attends a public meeting in Bombay shortly after his brother-in-law's death, where he is coached by Sir Pherozeshah Mehta to write and deliver a speech. Despite initial difficulties with his voice and the audience
- [Poona and Madras](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_story_of_my_experiments_with_truth_se/chapters/part-ii-xxviii-poona-and-madras.md): Gandhi travels to Poona and Madras to garner support for the South African cause. In Poona, he meets Lokamanya Tilak, Gokhale, and Dr. Bhandarkar, each offering unique encouragement and guidance. In Madras, he is met wit
- [Return Soon](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_story_of_my_experiments_with_truth_se/chapters/part-ii-xxix-return-soon.md): Gandhi travels to Calcutta to garner support for the South African Indian cause but faces indifference from local leaders and editors. After a cold reception from prominent figures and a dismissive editor, he gains unexp
- [I: Rumblings of the Storm](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_story_of_my_experiments_with_truth_se/chapters/part-iii-i-rumblings-of-the-storm.md): Gandhi recounts his first voyage with his wife and children, reflecting on the cultural and dress adjustments they made to appear civilized. He describes a violent storm at sea that united passengers in prayer, but notes
- [The Storm](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_story_of_my_experiments_with_truth_se/chapters/part-iii-ii-the-storm.md): Gandhi arrives in Durban harbor with two shiploads of Indian passengers, only to face a prolonged quarantine driven by white residents' agitation against Indian immigration. Amid threats and intimidation, Gandhi maintain
- [The Test](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_story_of_my_experiments_with_truth_se/chapters/part-iii-iii-the-test.md): Gandhi arrives in Durban to face a hostile white mob. Despite advice to land discreetly, he chooses to walk openly with Mr. Laughton, leading to a violent assault. He refuses to prosecute his attackers, believing they we
- [The Calm After the Storm](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_story_of_my_experiments_with_truth_se/chapters/part-iii-iv-the-calm-after-the-storm.md): After the mob attack, Gandhi is taken to see Mr. Escombe and gives an interview to The Natal Advertiser, refuting charges against him. The press declares him innocent, and the incident enhances his prestige and professio
- [Education of Children](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_story_of_my_experiments_with_truth_se/chapters/part-iii-v-education-of-children.md): Gandhi reflects on his decision to educate his children outside of formal schooling, prioritizing home education and moral training over academic degrees. He describes the challenges of finding suitable education for Ind
- [Spirit of Service](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_story_of_my_experiments_with_truth_se/chapters/part-iii-vi-spirit-of-service.md): Gandhi describes his growing desire for humanitarian service beyond his legal profession, leading him to nurse a leper and volunteer at a charitable hospital. He also details his hands-on approach to childbirth and child
- [Brahmacharya—I](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_story_of_my_experiments_with_truth_se/chapters/part-iii-vii-brahmacharya-i.md): Gandhi reflects on his evolving understanding of brahmacharya (celibacy) and the importance of vows. He traces his journey from a monogamous ideal to a serious consideration of a vow of celibacy, influenced by Raychandbh
- [Brahmacharya—II](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_story_of_my_experiments_with_truth_se/chapters/part-iii-viii-brahmacharya-ii.md): Gandhi describes his decision to take the vow of brahmacharya (celibacy) in 1906, the challenges of controlling passions, and the joy and freedom it brought. He discusses the importance of diet, fasting, and mental disci
- [Simple Life](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_story_of_my_experiments_with_truth_se/chapters/part-iii-ix-simple-life.md): Gandhi describes his early experiments with self-help and simplicity in South Africa, including washing his own clothes and cutting his own hair to avoid dependence on service providers and reduce expenses. He recounts a
- [The Boer War](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_story_of_my_experiments_with_truth_se/chapters/part-iii-x-the-boer-war.md): Gandhi describes his decision to support the British during the Boer War despite personal sympathies with the Boers, believing it was his duty as a British citizen. He organized an Indian ambulance corps of 1,100 men, wh
- [Sanitary Reform and Famine Relief](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_story_of_my_experiments_with_truth_se/chapters/part-iii-xi-sanitary-reform-and-famine-relief.md): Gandhi describes his efforts to improve sanitary conditions among the Indian community in Natal, motivated by a desire to address criticisms of uncleanliness and to prevent oppressive measures during epidemics. He also h
- [Return to India](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_story_of_my_experiments_with_truth_se/chapters/part-iii-xii-return-to-india.md): Gandhi decides to return to India, feeling his work in South Africa is complete, but agrees to return if needed within a year. He is overwhelmed by farewell gifts from the community, including costly jewelry, which cause
- [In India Again](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_story_of_my_experiments_with_truth_se/chapters/part-iii-xiii-in-india-again.md): Gandhi returns to India in 1901 and attends the Indian National Congress session in Calcutta for the first time. He observes the disorganization, untouchability, and unsanitary conditions among the delegates, and reflect
- [Clerk and Bearer](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_story_of_my_experiments_with_truth_se/chapters/part-iii-xiv-clerk-and-bearer.md): Gandhi arrives in Calcutta before the Congress session and offers his services at the Congress office. He is given clerical work by Sjt. Ghosal, which he performs diligently, and also volunteers to help with personal tas
- [In the Congress](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_story_of_my_experiments_with_truth_se/chapters/part-iii-xv-in-the-congress.md): Gandhi attends the Indian National Congress for the first time, feeling overwhelmed by the grand scale and the prominence of its leaders. He presents a resolution on South Africa with the help of Gokhale, but is disappoi
- [Lord Curzon’s Durbar](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_story_of_my_experiments_with_truth_se/chapters/part-iii-xvi-lord-curzon-s-durbar.md): Gandhi stays in Calcutta after the Congress, initially at the India Club, and then accepts Gokhale's invitation to stay with him. He observes the humiliation of Indian royalty at Lord Curzon's durbar, where they are forc
- [A Month with Gokhale—I](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_story_of_my_experiments_with_truth_se/chapters/part-iii-xvii-a-month-with-gokhale-i.md): Gandhi recounts his month-long stay with Gopal Krishna Gokhale, describing Gokhale's warm hospitality, his disciplined work ethic, and his deep reverence for Ranade. Gandhi observes Gokhale's simplicity, his focus on Ind
- [A Month with Gokhale—II](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_story_of_my_experiments_with_truth_se/chapters/part-iii-xviii-a-month-with-gokhale-ii.md): Gandhi recounts his interactions with Christian Indians in Calcutta, including a visit to Babu Kalicharan Banerji, and his visit to the Kali temple where he witnesses animal sacrifice, which deeply disturbs him and reinf
- [A Month with Gokhale—III](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_story_of_my_experiments_with_truth_se/chapters/part-iii-xix-a-month-with-gokhale-iii.md): Gandhi describes his month-long stay with Gopal Krishna Gokhale in Calcutta, during which he explored Bengali religious life, visited the Brahmo Samaj, attempted to meet Swami Vivekananda, and met Sister Nivedita. He als
- [In Benares](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_story_of_my_experiments_with_truth_se/chapters/part-iii-xx-in-benares.md): Gandhi describes his journey from Calcutta to Rajkot, with a stop in Benares. He reflects on the hardships of third-class railway travel in India, contrasting it with Europe and South Africa, and calls on educated men to
- [Settled in Bombay?](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_story_of_my_experiments_with_truth_se/chapters/part-iii-xxi-settled-in-bombay.md): Gandhi considers settling in Bombay to practice law and engage in public work, encouraged by Gokhale and Kevalram Dave. He recounts his initial legal successes in Rajkot and Jamnagar, his disdain for flattery in the lega
- [Faith on Its Trial](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_story_of_my_experiments_with_truth_se/chapters/part-iii-xxii-faith-on-its-trial.md): Gandhi faces a profound test of his religious convictions when his son Manilal falls severely ill with typhoid and pneumonia. Despite medical advice to give eggs and chicken broth, Gandhi refuses on principle, opting ins
- [To South Africa Again](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_story_of_my_experiments_with_truth_se/chapters/part-iii-xxiii-to-south-africa-again.md): Gandhi returns to South Africa after a brief period in Bombay, leaving his family behind and taking several youths, including Maganlal Gandhi, with him. He reflects on the uncertainty of life and the pursuit of Truth.
- [Love's Labour's Lost?](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_story_of_my_experiments_with_truth_se/chapters/part-iv-i-love-s-labour-s-lost.md): Gandhi recounts the cold reception of the Indian deputation by Mr. Chamberlain, who advised Indians to placate Europeans in South Africa. Gandhi then describes the difficulties of obtaining a permit to enter the Transvaa
- [Autocrats from Asia](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_story_of_my_experiments_with_truth_se/chapters/part-iv-ii-autocrats-from-asia.md): Gandhi recounts his entry into the Transvaal after the Boer War and the challenges posed by newly appointed Asiatic officers. Despite holding a valid permit, he faces hostility from the autocratic officials who question 
- [Pocketed the Insult](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_story_of_my_experiments_with_truth_se/chapters/part-iv-iii-pocketed-the-insult.md): Gandhi is excluded from a deputation to meet Mr. Chamberlain, an insult he advises the community to swallow for the greater good. Despite the humiliation, he persuades his coworkers to proceed with the representation, le
- [Quickened Spirit of Sacrifice](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_story_of_my_experiments_with_truth_se/chapters/part-iv-iv-quickened-spirit-of-sacrifice.md): Gandhi reflects on his evolving attitude toward self-sacrifice, recounting how he was persuaded to take out a life insurance policy in Bombay but later regretted it as inconsistent with his growing faith in God and self-
- [Result of Introspection](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_story_of_my_experiments_with_truth_se/chapters/part-iv-v-result-of-introspection.md): Gandhi reflects on his deepening study of the Bhagavad Gita and its influence on his moral philosophy, leading him to embrace non-possession and equability. He decides to renounce personal savings for community service, 
- [A Sacrifice to Vegetarianism](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_story_of_my_experiments_with_truth_se/chapters/part-iv-vi-a-sacrifice-to-vegetarianism.md): Gandhi's growing passion for vegetarianism as a mission leads him to support a vegetarian restaurant in Johannesburg, ultimately resulting in a financial loss when he lends a client's deposit money to an extravagant theo
- [Experiments in Earth and Water Treatment](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_story_of_my_experiments_with_truth_se/chapters/part-iv-vii-experiments-in-earth-and-water-treatment.md): Gandhi describes his growing aversion to medicines and his experiments with natural remedies, including earth and water treatments, to cure his ailments. He advocates for self-discipline in diet and health, warning reade
- [A Warning](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_story_of_my_experiments_with_truth_se/chapters/part-iv-viii-a-warning.md): Gandhi reflects on his dietary experiments and the spiritual motivations behind them, discussing his book 'A Guide to Health' and the conflict between his theories and practical necessities. He admits to breaking his vow
- [A Tussle with Power](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_story_of_my_experiments_with_truth_se/chapters/part-iv-ix-a-tussle-with-power.md): Gandhi confronts corruption in the Asiatic Department of Johannesburg, gathering evidence against officers who exploit Indians and Chinese. Despite a failed trial due to a biased jury, the officers are dismissed, improvi
- [A Sacred Recollection and Penance](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_story_of_my_experiments_with_truth_se/chapters/part-iv-x-a-sacred-recollection-and-penance.md): Gandhi reflects on his inability to distinguish between people of different creeds, communities, and races, treating all as family. He recounts a painful domestic incident in 1898 where his wife Kasturba resisted cleanin
- [Intimate European Contacts](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_story_of_my_experiments_with_truth_se/chapters/part-iv-xi-intimate-european-contacts.md): Gandhi reflects on his practice of living intimately with English friends as members of his family, describing the challenges and spiritual discipline required to see the same God in all people. He also explains his meth
- [European Contacts (Continued)](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_story_of_my_experiments_with_truth_se/chapters/part-iv-xii-european-contacts-continued.md): Gandhi recounts his experiences hiring European stenographers in Johannesburg, highlighting the dedicated service of Miss Dick and Miss Schlesin. He praises their lack of color prejudice, their sacrifice, and their inval
- [Indian Opinion](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_story_of_my_experiments_with_truth_se/chapters/part-iv-xiii-indian-opinion.md): Gandhi describes the founding and early years of the journal 'Indian Opinion' in 1904, his role as its de facto editor, the financial sacrifices he made to sustain it, and how the paper became a vital tool for the satyag
- [XIV: Coolie Locations or Ghettoes?](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_story_of_my_experiments_with_truth_se/chapters/part-iv-xiv-coolie-locations-or-ghettoes.md): Gandhi draws a parallel between the treatment of 'untouchables' in India, Jews in ghettoes, and Indians in South African 'coolie locations,' describing the insanitary conditions, municipal neglect, and legal battles over
- [The Black Plague—I](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_story_of_my_experiments_with_truth_se/chapters/part-iv-xv-the-black-plague-i.md): Gandhi recounts the outbreak of pneumonic plague in Johannesburg, originating from a gold mine and spreading to the Indian location. With the Municipality neglecting sanitary conditions, Gandhi, Dr. William Godfrey, Sjt.
- [The Black Plague—II](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_story_of_my_experiments_with_truth_se/chapters/part-iv-xvi-the-black-plague-ii.md): Gandhi recounts the aftermath of the plague outbreak in Johannesburg, including the establishment of a temporary hospital, his use of earth treatment and refusal of brandy, and the recruitment of Albert West to manage th
- [Location in Flames](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_story_of_my_experiments_with_truth_se/chapters/part-iv-xvii-location-in-flames.md): During the black plague outbreak in Johannesburg, Gandhi and his coworkers assist the Municipality in evacuating the Indian location, relocating residents to a tent camp, and ultimately burning the location to contain th
- [The Magic Spell of a Book](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_story_of_my_experiments_with_truth_se/chapters/part-iv-xviii-the-magic-spell-of-a-book.md): Gandhi describes how the black plague increased his influence and responsibilities, leading to a close friendship with Mr. Polak. He also recounts the financial difficulties of Indian Opinion and his transformative readi
- [The Phoenix Settlement](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_story_of_my_experiments_with_truth_se/chapters/part-iv-xix-the-phoenix-settlement.md): Gandhi describes the founding of the Phoenix Settlement in 1904, inspired by Ruskin's 'Unto This Last'. He moves the Indian Opinion press to a farm near Durban, where workers share labor and a living wage. Despite initia
- [The First Night](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_story_of_my_experiments_with_truth_se/chapters/part-iv-xx-the-first-night.md): Gandhi recounts the challenges of publishing the first issue of Indian Opinion from Phoenix. When the oil-engine fails, he and his team, including Albert West and carpenters, work through the night using a hand-wheel. Th
- [Polak Takes the Plunge](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_story_of_my_experiments_with_truth_se/chapters/part-iv-xxi-polak-takes-the-plunge.md): Gandhi reflects on his inability to settle permanently at the Phoenix Settlement despite his original plan to retire from legal practice and live by manual labor. He describes the establishment of the settlement, the con
- [Whom God Protects](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_story_of_my_experiments_with_truth_se/chapters/part-iv-xxii-whom-god-protects.md): Gandhi decides to send for his wife and children from India, and his son Ramdas arrives with a broken arm. He treats the wound using earth poultices, which deepens his faith in natural remedies. He also encourages his fr
- [A Peep Into the Household](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_story_of_my_experiments_with_truth_se/chapters/part-iv-xxiii-a-peep-into-the-household.md): Gandhi describes his efforts to simplify the household in Johannesburg according to Ruskin's teachings, including hand-grinding grain, personal sanitation work, and involving his children in physical labor. He reflects o
- [The Zulu “Rebellion”](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_story_of_my_experiments_with_truth_se/chapters/part-iv-xxiv-the-zulu-rebellion.md): Gandhi recounts his decision to form an Indian Ambulance Corps during the Zulu uprising in Natal, motivated by loyalty to the British Empire. He describes the lack of genuine rebellion, the mistreatment of Zulu prisoners
- [Heart Searchings](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_story_of_my_experiments_with_truth_se/chapters/part-iv-xxv-heart-searchings.md): Gandhi reflects on the Zulu 'rebellion' as a manhunt, which deepened his convictions about brahmacharya. He discusses the vow of lifelong celibacy with his coworkers at Phoenix and takes the plunge, recognizing the immen
- [The Birth of Satyagraha](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_story_of_my_experiments_with_truth_se/chapters/part-iv-xxvi-the-birth-of-satyagraha.md): Gandhi reflects on how his personal experiments with truth and self-purification, including the vow of brahmacharya, prepared him for the principle of satyagraha. He describes the inadequacy of the term 'passive resistan
- [More Experiments in Dietetics](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_story_of_my_experiments_with_truth_se/chapters/part-iv-xxvii-more-experiments-in-dietetics.md): Gandhi describes his evolving dietary experiments, driven by a desire to observe brahmacharya and support the satyagraha struggle. He shifts from hygienic to religious motives, using fasting and restricted diets to culti
- [Kasturbai’s Courage](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_story_of_my_experiments_with_truth_se/chapters/part-iv-xxviii-kasturbai-s-courage.md): Gandhi recounts a life-threatening illness of his wife Kasturbai during the satyagraha period. A doctor insisted on giving her beef tea as a medical remedy, but both Gandhi and Kasturbai refused on principle. Despite the
- [Domestic Satyagraha](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_story_of_my_experiments_with_truth_se/chapters/part-iv-xxix-domestic-satyagraha.md): Gandhi describes his experiments with self-restraint and diet after his first jail experience in 1908, including adopting rules of finishing meals before sunset and abstaining from tea. He recounts a domestic satyagraha 
- [XXX: Towards Self-Restraint](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_story_of_my_experiments_with_truth_se/chapters/part-iv-xxx-towards-self-restraint.md): Gandhi describes how his wife's illness led to dietary changes, and later, for the sake of brahmacharya, he gave up milk after learning from Raychandbhai and reading literature on animal cruelty. He discusses his friends
- [Fasting](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_story_of_my_experiments_with_truth_se/chapters/part-iv-xxxi-fasting.md): Gandhi describes his experiments with fasting as a means of self-restraint, beginning around the time he gave up milk and cereals. He recounts how he started complete fasts (allowing only water) and, while at Tolstoy Far
- [As Schoolmaster](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_story_of_my_experiments_with_truth_se/chapters/part-iv-xxxii-as-schoolmaster.md): Gandhi describes his role as a teacher and father figure at Tolstoy Farm, where he provided education to children of diverse backgrounds. He emphasizes character building over literary training, integrates manual labor a
- [Literary Training](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_story_of_my_experiments_with_truth_se/chapters/part-iv-xxxiii-literary-training.md): Gandhi describes the challenges of providing literary education on Tolstoy Farm, given his limited resources, time, and personal knowledge of languages. He taught Tamil, Urdu, Gujarati, Hindi, and English, relying on ora
- [Training of the Spirit](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_story_of_my_experiments_with_truth_se/chapters/part-iv-xxxiv-training-of-the-spirit.md): Gandhi reflects on the challenge of spiritual training for the children at Tolstoy Farm, emphasizing that true character development comes not from books but from the teacher's own life and conduct. He recounts an incide
- [Tares Among the Wheat](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_story_of_my_experiments_with_truth_se/chapters/part-iv-xxxv-tares-among-the-wheat.md): Gandhi defends his decision to keep his own sons in close association with unruly boys at Tolstoy Farm, arguing that such exposure is a necessary discipline and that good children, under watchful care, will not be corrup
- [Fasting as Penance](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_story_of_my_experiments_with_truth_se/chapters/part-iv-xxxvi-fasting-as-penance.md): Gandhi recounts his use of fasting as a form of penance after learning of the moral lapse of two Ashram inmates. He imposes a seven-day fast and a longer period of restricted eating, believing the teacher shares responsi
- [To Meet Gokhale](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_story_of_my_experiments_with_truth_se/chapters/part-iv-xxxvii-to-meet-gokhale.md): Gandhi recounts his departure from South Africa after the satyagraha struggle, traveling third class to London with Kasturbai and Kallenbach. He describes the comfortable voyage, a symbolic act of throwing away Kallenbac
- [My Part in the War](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_story_of_my_experiments_with_truth_se/chapters/part-iv-xxxviii-my-part-in-the-war.md): Gandhi arrives in England during World War I and, despite his status as a colonial subject, advocates for Indian cooperation with the British war effort. He organizes a meeting of Indian residents, argues against using B
- [A Spiritual Dilemma](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_story_of_my_experiments_with_truth_se/chapters/part-iv-xxxix-a-spiritual-dilemma.md): Gandhi grapples with the moral conflict between his commitment to ahimsa (nonviolence) and his decision to participate in war, defending his actions through a nuanced argument that a votary of truth may be compelled to p
- [Miniature Satyagraha](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_story_of_my_experiments_with_truth_se/chapters/part-iv-xl-miniature-satyagraha.md): Gandhi recounts a conflict within the Indian Volunteer Corps during wartime, where the Commanding Officer's high-handedness and disregard for the Corps' internal discipline led to a miniature satyagraha. Despite Gandhi's
- [XLI: Gokhale’s Charity](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_story_of_my_experiments_with_truth_se/chapters/part-iv-xli-gokhale-s-charity.md): Gandhi recounts his pleurisy attack in London and his dietetic experiments, which led to a conflict with Gokhale and Dr. Jivraj Mehta over his refusal to consume milk. Despite pressure, Gandhi adheres to his fruitarian d
- [Treatment of Pleurisy](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_story_of_my_experiments_with_truth_se/chapters/part-iv-xlii-treatment-of-pleurisy.md): Gandhi describes his struggle with pleurisy and his commitment to treating it through dietetic changes rather than medicine, consulting Dr. Allinson. He adheres to a strict vegetarian diet, avoids milk due to a vow, and 
- [Homeward](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_story_of_my_experiments_with_truth_se/chapters/part-iv-xliii-homeward.md): Gandhi describes his departure from England to India with Mr. Kallenbach, who is denied a passport due to German surveillance. They travel second class, and Gandhi reflects on the racial distance between English and Indi
- [Some Reminiscences of the Bar](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_story_of_my_experiments_with_truth_se/chapters/part-iv-xliv-some-reminiscences-of-the-bar.md): Gandhi reflects on his legal practice in South Africa, emphasizing his commitment to truth and integrity. He recounts a specific case where he insisted on admitting a clerical error in an arbitration award, despite oppos
- [Sharp Practice?](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_story_of_my_experiments_with_truth_se/chapters/part-iv-xlv-sharp-practice.md): Gandhi argues a difficult case before the Supreme Court, facing an initial accusation of sharp practice from a judge. He defends himself with composure, explains an accounting error as inadvertent, and ultimately wins th
- [Clients Turned Coworkers](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_story_of_my_experiments_with_truth_se/chapters/part-iv-xlvi-clients-turned-coworkers.md): Gandhi reflects on his legal practice in the Transvaal, where he was admitted as an attorney to maintain direct contact with Indian clients. He recounts an instance where he dismissed a false case, reinforcing his commit
- [How a Client Was Saved](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_story_of_my_experiments_with_truth_se/chapters/part-iv-xlvii-how-a-client-was-saved.md): Gandhi recounts how Parsi Rustomji, a client and coworker, confessed to smuggling goods. Gandhi advises him to confess to the authorities and accept punishment as penance. Through frank negotiations with the Customs Offi
- [The First Experience](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_story_of_my_experiments_with_truth_se/chapters/part-v-i-the-first-experience.md): Gandhi returns to India and learns that the Phoenix party has been accommodated at Shantiniketan and the Gurukul in Kangri through the efforts of Mr. Andrews, Swami Shraddhanandji, and Principal Sushil Rudra. He attends 
- [With Gokhale in Poona](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_story_of_my_experiments_with_truth_se/chapters/part-v-ii-with-gokhale-in-poona.md): Gandhi arrives in Bombay and meets the Governor, Lord Willingdon, promising to consult the government before taking any steps as a satyagrahi. He then goes to Poona, where Gokhale and the Servants of India Society welcom
- [Was It a Threat?](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_story_of_my_experiments_with_truth_se/chapters/part-v-iii-was-it-a-threat.md): Gandhi recounts his early efforts to address the Viramgam customs cordon in Kathiawad, his interactions with British officials, and his advocacy for third-class travel as a form of solidarity with the poor. He defends sa
- [Shantiniketan](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_story_of_my_experiments_with_truth_se/chapters/part-v-iv-shantiniketan.md): Gandhi visits Shantiniketan, where he meets Kakasaheb Kalelkar and other teachers, and initiates a self-help experiment involving cooking and cleaning. The chapter ends with the news of Gokhale's death, prompting Gandhi'
- [Woes of Third-Class Passengers](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_story_of_my_experiments_with_truth_se/chapters/part-v-v-woes-of-third-class-passengers.md): Gandhi recounts the hardships of third-class train travel in India, including difficulty obtaining tickets, overcrowding, and the guard's demand for excess fare. He reflects on the rudeness and selfishness of passengers 
- [Wooing](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_story_of_my_experiments_with_truth_se/chapters/part-v-vi-wooing.md): After Gokhale's death, Gandhi seeks formal membership in the Servants of India Society but faces opposition from some members who fear his views diverge from the Society's principles. After prolonged discussions, he with
- [Kumbha Mela](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_story_of_my_experiments_with_truth_se/chapters/part-v-vii-kumbha-mela.md): Gandhi travels to Rangoon and Calcutta, experiencing both overwhelming hospitality and the harsh conditions of deck passage. He attends the Kumbha Mela at Hardvar, where he leads volunteer work including latrine cleaning
- [Lakshman Jhula](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_story_of_my_experiments_with_truth_se/chapters/part-v-viii-lakshman-jhula.md): Gandhi visits the Gurukul in Hardvar, meets Mahatma Munshiramji and Acharya Ramadevji, and discusses industrial training. He then travels to Lakshman Jhula and Hrishikesh, where he reflects on the sacred thread and shikh
- [Founding of the Ashram](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_story_of_my_experiments_with_truth_se/chapters/part-v-ix-founding-of-the-ashram.md): Gandhi describes the founding of the Satyagraha Ashram in Ahmedabad on May 25, 1915, after considering various locations. He explains his preference for Ahmedabad due to his Gujarati identity, the potential for reviving 
- [X: On the Anvil](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_story_of_my_experiments_with_truth_se/chapters/part-v-x-on-the-anvil.md): The chapter describes the early test faced by the Ashram when an untouchable family—Dudabhai, Danibehn, and their daughter Lakshmi—seeks admission. Despite external opposition, financial crisis, and internal discomfort, 
- [Abolition of Indentured Emigration](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_story_of_my_experiments_with_truth_se/chapters/part-v-xi-abolition-of-indentured-emigration.md): Gandhi recounts the campaign to abolish the indentured labor system, from Pandit Malaviyaji's 1916 resolution to the Government's announcement before July 31, 1917. He describes organizing public meetings, a ladies' depu
- [The Stain of Indigo](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_story_of_my_experiments_with_truth_se/chapters/part-v-xii-the-stain-of-indigo.md): Gandhi recounts his first encounter with the plight of Champaran's indigo farmers, led by the persistent Rajkumar Shukla, and his initial visit to Patna, where he faces the realities of untouchability and the lack of loc
- [The Gentle Bihari](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_story_of_my_experiments_with_truth_se/chapters/part-v-xiii-the-gentle-bihari.md): Gandhi arrives in Bihar to investigate the plight of indigo farmers and is struck by the high legal fees and the fear among the peasants. He meets with local leaders, including Brajkishore Prasad and Rajendra Prasad, and
- [Face to Face with Ahimsa](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_story_of_my_experiments_with_truth_se/chapters/part-v-xiv-face-to-face-with-ahimsa.md): Gandhi arrives in Champaran to investigate the grievances of indigo farmers. Despite opposition from planters and the Commissioner, he refuses to leave and is served a notice to depart. He disobeys and is summoned to tri
- [Case Withdrawn](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_story_of_my_experiments_with_truth_se/chapters/part-v-xv-case-withdrawn.md): Gandhi's trial for disobeying the order to leave Champaran begins. He pleads guilty and reads a statement explaining his duty to serve the ryots. The case is unexpectedly withdrawn by the Lieutenant Governor, allowing Ga
- [Methods of Work](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_story_of_my_experiments_with_truth_se/chapters/part-v-xvi-methods-of-work.md): Gandhi describes the practical organization of the Champaran inquiry, including securing a house, funding the work without appealing to the public or the ryots, and the disciplined, economical lifestyle adopted by the vo
- [Companions](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_story_of_my_experiments_with_truth_se/chapters/part-v-xvii-companions.md): Gandhi describes the dedicated team of companions who assisted him during his early work in Bihar, including Brajkishorebabu, Rajendrababu, Professor Kripalani, and others. He details the establishment of primary schools
- [Penetrating the Villages](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_story_of_my_experiments_with_truth_se/chapters/part-v-xviii-penetrating-the-villages.md): Gandhi describes the organization of schools, medical relief, and sanitation work in Champaran villages. Volunteers provided simple treatments like castor oil, quinine, and sulphur ointment, while Dr. Dev oversaw medical
- [When a Governor Is Good](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_story_of_my_experiments_with_truth_se/chapters/part-v-xix-when-a-governor-is-good.md): Gandhi's inquiry into the grievances of indigo ryots in Bihar leads to a confrontation with the planters and the Bihar Government. He refuses to leave until relief is provided, and Lieutenant Governor Sir Edward Gait app
- [In Touch with Labour](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_story_of_my_experiments_with_truth_se/chapters/part-v-xx-in-touch-with-labour.md): Gandhi receives appeals from Kheda peasants and Ahmedabad mill-hands. He travels to Ahmedabad to guide the labourers' strike, advising nonviolence, self-reliance, and firmness. The strike lasts twenty-one days, with dail
- [A Peep Into the Ashram](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_story_of_my_experiments_with_truth_se/chapters/part-v-xxi-a-peep-into-the-ashram.md): Gandhi describes the relocation of the Ashram from Kochrab to a new site near the Sabarmati Central Jail due to a plague outbreak, highlighting the challenges of living on waste land, the rule of non-killing of snakes, a
- [The Fast](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_story_of_my_experiments_with_truth_se/chapters/part-v-xxii-the-fast.md): Gandhi undertakes a fast to rally the striking mill-hands of Ahmedabad who begin to waver in their pledge. The fast lasts three days and creates an atmosphere of goodwill, leading to arbitration by Sjt. Anandshankar Dhru
- [The Kheda Satyagraha](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_story_of_my_experiments_with_truth_se/chapters/part-v-xxiii-the-kheda-satyagraha.md): Immediately after the Ahmedabad mill-hands' strike, Gandhi becomes involved in the Kheda Satyagraha, a struggle by Patidar farmers against revenue collection during a near-famine. Despite petitions and deputations, the g
- [The Onion Thief](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_story_of_my_experiments_with_truth_se/chapters/part-v-xxiv-the-onion-thief.md): Gandhi describes the Kheda Satyagraha campaign, emphasizing the need for simplicity, civility, and fearlessness among satyagrahis. He recounts the symbolic act of removing an attached onion crop, led by Mohanlal Pandya, 
- [End of Kheda Satyagraha](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_story_of_my_experiments_with_truth_se/chapters/part-v-xxv-end-of-kheda-satyagraha.md): The Kheda Satyagraha campaign concludes unexpectedly when the Mamlatdar of Nadiad Taluk offers to suspend payments for poorer Patidars if the well-to-do pay up. Gandhi secures a written undertaking and confirms with the 
- [Passion for Unity](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_story_of_my_experiments_with_truth_se/chapters/part-v-xxvi-passion-for-unity.md): Gandhi describes his participation in the Viceroy's war conference in Delhi during the Kheda campaign and World War I. He explains his initial hesitation due to the exclusion of the Ali brothers and his growing commitmen
- [Recruiting Campaign](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_story_of_my_experiments_with_truth_se/chapters/part-v-xxvii-recruiting-campaign.md): Gandhi attends the Viceregal conference and supports the recruiting resolution, speaking in Hindustani. He writes a letter to the Viceroy expressing regret for the exclusion of leaders like Tilak and the Ali brothers, an
- [Near Death's Door](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_story_of_my_experiments_with_truth_se/chapters/part-v-xxviii-near-death-s-door.md): Gandhi recounts a severe illness brought on by dietary indiscretion during his recruiting campaign. He describes his refusal of medical treatment, his reliance on hydropathy and the 'ice treatment' from a non-degree doct
- [The Rowlatt Bills and My Dilemma](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_story_of_my_experiments_with_truth_se/chapters/part-v-xxix-the-rowlatt-bills-and-my-dilemma.md): Gandhi, recovering from illness, is confronted with the Rowlatt Committee's report and decides to launch a satyagraha campaign against the proposed repressive bills. He convenes a small meeting at the ashram, drafts a sa
- [That Wonderful Spectacle!](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_story_of_my_experiments_with_truth_se/chapters/part-v-xxx-that-wonderful-spectacle.md): Gandhi describes the lead-up to the first nationwide hartal in protest of the Rowlatt Act. He recounts his dream-inspired idea for a day of fasting and prayer, the drafting of the appeal, and the overwhelming response ac
- [That Memorable Week!—I](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_story_of_my_experiments_with_truth_se/chapters/part-v-xxxi-that-memorable-week-i.md): Gandhi describes the events surrounding the 6th April 1919 hartal, including the success in Bombay, the administration of pledges, the sale of proscribed literature, his arrest and detention en route to the Punjab, and t
- [That Memorable Week!—II](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_story_of_my_experiments_with_truth_se/chapters/part-v-xxxii-that-memorable-week-ii.md): Gandhi describes his meeting with Commissioner Mr. Griffith in Bombay, where he argues that the people are naturally peaceful and that his satyagraha teachings are not to blame for the violence. He then learns of disturb
- [A Himalayan Miscalculation](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_story_of_my_experiments_with_truth_se/chapters/part-v-xxxiii-a-himalayan-miscalculation.md): Gandhi reflects on his mistake in calling for premature civil disobedience in the Kheda district, which he terms a 'Himalayan miscalculation.' He emphasizes the necessity for satyagrahis to first render willing and intel
- [Navajivan and Young India](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_story_of_my_experiments_with_truth_se/chapters/part-v-xxxiv-navajivan-and-young-india.md): Gandhi describes the repressive measures in the Punjab, including arrests, martial law, and the Jallianwala Bagh massacre. He is pressed to go to the Punjab but decides against civil disobedience due to the volatile atmo
- [XXXV: In the Punjab](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_story_of_my_experiments_with_truth_se/chapters/part-v-xxxv-in-the-punjab.md): Gandhi describes his delayed journey to the Punjab following the Jallianwala Bagh massacre and the martial law atrocities. He recounts the decision to boycott the Hunter Committee and the formation of a non-official Cong
- [XXXVI: The Khilafat Against Cow Protection?](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_story_of_my_experiments_with_truth_se/chapters/part-v-xxxvi-the-khilafat-against-cow-protection.md): Gandhi attends a joint Hindu-Muslim conference in Delhi to discuss the Khilafat question. He argues against linking the Khilafat issue with cow protection, insisting each be considered on its own merits. He also opposes 
- [The Amritsar Congress](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_story_of_my_experiments_with_truth_se/chapters/part-v-xxxvii-the-amritsar-congress.md): Gandhi describes the Amritsar Congress session, where the release of Punjab prisoners and the Ali brothers brought great joy. He recounts his internal conflict over the resolution on the King's reforms, his differences w
- [Congress Initiation](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_story_of_my_experiments_with_truth_se/chapters/part-v-xxxviii-congress-initiation.md): Gandhi describes his real entry into Congress politics at the Amritsar session, where his work on the Punjab inquiry and his abilities as a fundraiser and draftsman were recognized. He was appointed a trustee for the Jal
- [The Birth of Khadi](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_story_of_my_experiments_with_truth_se/chapters/part-v-xxxix-the-birth-of-khadi.md): Gandhi recounts his early ignorance of handlooms and spinning wheels, the establishment of weaving at Sabarmati Ashram, the challenges of sourcing handwoven cloth and yarn, and his growing impatience to learn spinning. H
- [XL: Found at Last!](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_story_of_my_experiments_with_truth_se/chapters/part-v-xl-found-at-last.md): Gandhi describes the discovery of spinning wheels in Vijapur, the establishment of khadi production, and the efforts of Gangabehn Majmundar and others to revive hand-spinning and weaving. He recounts the challenges of ob
- [An Instructive Dialogue](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_story_of_my_experiments_with_truth_se/chapters/part-v-xli-an-instructive-dialogue.md): Gandhi engages in a dialogue with a mill-owner, arranged by Umar Sobani, who criticizes the Swadeshi movement for its potential to inflate prices and be exploited by mill-owners. Gandhi explains his focus on reviving the
- [XLII: Its Rising Tide](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_story_of_my_experiments_with_truth_se/chapters/part-v-xlii-its-rising-tide.md): Gandhi describes the spread of the noncooperation movement, focusing on the Khilafat agitation, the drafting and passage of the noncooperation resolution at the Calcutta Congress in September 1920, and the key figures in
- [At Nagpur](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_story_of_my_experiments_with_truth_se/chapters/part-v-xliii-at-nagpur.md): The chapter describes the annual Congress session at Nagpur where the noncooperation resolution was passed unanimously after minor amendments, the Congress constitution was revised with a debate on the number of delegate
- [Farewell](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_story_of_my_experiments_with_truth_se/chapters/part-v-farewell.md): Gandhi concludes his narrative, reflecting on the difficulty of self-purification and the pursuit of Truth through Ahimsa. He explains his decision to end the autobiography due to the public nature of his later life and 
- [Endnotes](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_story_of_my_experiments_with_truth_se/chapters/endnotes.md): This chapter provides explanatory notes for terms and concepts referenced throughout the book, including definitions of spiritual, dietary, and cultural terms such as moksha, ahimsa, brahmacharya, and saptapadi, as well 

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