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Paila

Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

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is, according to the Puranas (q.v.), one of the disciples of Vyasa (q.v.), the reputed arranger of the Vedas (q.v.); he was taught by the latter the Rig- Veda, and, on his part, communicated this knowledge to Bashkali and Indrapramati. This tradition, therefore, implies that Paila was one of the earliest compilers of the Rig-Veda.

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McClintock, John. Strong, James. Entry for 'Paila'. Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature. https://www.studylight.org/​encyclopedias/​eng/​tce/​p/paila.html. Harper & Brothers. New York. 1870.
 
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