[1][2] Her father, Bhaskarrao Datey, worked in the Accountant General's office, and her mother, Yashodabai, was a homemaker.

[3] After the demise of Lokmanya Tilak, Mahatma Gandhi left Sabarmati and selected Wardha as his ashram.

[4] Living near the Sevagram ashram in Wardha, she participated in meetings, prabhat pheries (morning processions), and other activities.

[3][5] Mausiji balanced her familial responsibilities with extensive travels to promote the Samiti under challenging conditions.

She emphasized integrating the ideals of the Ramayana and Mahabharata into daily life and advocated for the equal importance of men and women in nation-building.