Question

Why was the ‘holy man’ who gave Santosh’s mother his blessings surprised?​

Answer 1

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The ‘holy man’ who gave Santosh’s mother his blessings was surprised because Santosh’s grandmother sought that Santosh’s mother be blessed with a daughter. This was quite astonishing for the holy man because people mostly seek blessings for having a son.

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Answer 2

The 'holy man' who gave Santosh's mother his blessings was surprised because her grandmother sought blessings for a daughter. In this society most of the people ask the seers to bless for a son.

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