Why was the ‘holy man’ who gave Santosh’s mother his blessings surprised?
The travelling ‘holy man’ assumed that like everyone they also wanted a son. When Santosh’s grandmother requested her for a daughter, he was surprised. Yes, his blessings seemed to work.
Why was Santosh sent to the local school?
Santosh’s parents were affluent. They could have sent her to best schools but as per the tradition, she was sent to the local village school.