When Gandhiji saw the sick child, he empathised with his sickness. He caressed his hand on his stomach and asked him to vomit. While he was vomiting, Gandhiji was gently caressing his back with his hands. Within a short time, the child's health got better. Then, Gandhiji told the child that 'you are also mad'. Such was the behaviour of Gandhiji towards the sick child.