ABSTRACT

Greetings, doctor. Greetings, Mr Joshi. Please sit down. Aren't you fit and well? A fit and well person doesn't come to you. (Lit.: When does a fit and well person come to you?) Perfectly true. Haven't you got stomach ache today? Yes. Is there a burning sensation in the chest? Are you feeling giddy? (Lit.: Is the head circling?) Yes. Is urination painful? (Lit.: Does urine come painfully?) Yes. Did you vomit yesterday? (Lit.: Did vomits come to you yesterday?) Amazing! Are you a doctor or a prophet? Mr Joshi, please answer. Don't ask questions. Yes, I did. (Lit.: Yes, (they) came.) Hmm ... hmm ...