Question

why was the holy man who gave Santosh mother his blessing surprised

Answer 1

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The holy man who gave Santosh's mother blessings was surprised when he got to know that Santosh's family wanted a daughter not son.

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Answer 2

The holy man was surprised when Santosh's grandmother told him that they did not want a son. It was strange that a society who disregarded women, could wish to be blessed with a girl. However, he gave the requested blessings.

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