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=== Meaning of Khila (खिल) ===

=== Meaning of Khila (खिल) ===

According to Dr. Kapildev Dvivedi, the term Khila is used to represent - Parishishta (a supplement) or a Prakshipta (an insert or interpolation). Those aspects or mantras that are not present in the original text and based on the requirement are collected from other sources are termed Khila (खिल). Such mantras are sought from other shakas of the Veda are termed Khila. This definition applies to any textual insertions. For example, Harivamsha parva is the Khila of Mahabharata (a prakshipta). In the Rigveda samhita of Shakala, a few mantras from Baskhala shaka samhita are grouped under the section of Khila suktas.<ref name=":62" />  

According to Dr. Kapildev Dvivedi, the term Khila is used to represent - Parishishta (a supplement) or a Prakshipta (an insert or interpolation). Those aspects or mantras that are not present in the original text and based on the requirement are collected from other sources are termed Khila (खिल). Such mantras are sought from other shakas of the Veda are termed Khila. This definition applies to any textual insertions. For example, Harivamsha parva is the Khila of Mahabharata (a prakshipta). In the Rigveda samhita of Shakala, a few mantras from Baskala shaka samhita are grouped under the section of Khila suktas.<ref name=":62" />  

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