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TIL in 1938, former First Lady Margaret Wilson traveled to the Sri Aurobindo Ashram in Pondicherry, India, became a member of the ashram and would remain there for the rest of her life. While there, she was also received the name Nistha, which meant "dedication" in Sanskrit.

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