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Why was the ‘holy man’ who gave Santosh’s mother his blessings surprised?
Why was the ‘holy man’ who gave Santosh’s mother his blessings surprised?
Updated On: Jan 17, 2026
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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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