CBSE ENGLISH LANGUAGE LITERATURE

CLASS 9

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what does ‘santosh’ mean
A
contentment
B
discontentment
C
greed
D
firm
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -To remain happy under any circumstances or be contented with what we can achieve through our own capacity is santosha.

Detailed explanation-2: -Santhosh, is a common Hindu male or female name which is derived from the Sanskrit word “Santōṣa” or Santosha. Santosh means contentment. It is the second of the five yogic principles (Niyama) as listed by Patanjali and provides a foundation for selfless living, wisdom and peace of mind.

Detailed explanation-3: -Santosh (Sanskrit: ), also spelled as Santhosh, is a Hindu masculine given name. The name means “Confidence” or “Leader".

Detailed explanation-4: -Name Santosh generally means Satisfaction or Happiness, is of Indian origin, Name Santosh is a Unisex name, which means both Boy and Girl can have this name. Person with name Santosh are mainly Hindu by religion.

Detailed explanation-5: -The name means “Satisfaction” or “Contentment".

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