Question

why was the holy man who gave
santosh's mother blessing Suprised?
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Answer 1

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As his mother asked all the wishes for her sons. She didn't even ask one thing for herself.

Answer 2

Answer:

Answer : The 'holy man' was surprised as the unborn child's grandmother acquainted him of their desire of not wanting a son. Since he was under the impression that Santosh's mother wanted a son, the request of a blessing for a girl came to him as a surprise.