[Advaita-l] Ahimsa and use of tiger/deer skin as 'asana'

[Chakradhar.N.R nanu]

Hi,
  Advaita philosophy preaches the principle of
'Ahmisa'. The Acharyas are supposed to follow the
principle of Ahimsa during 'Chaturmasya'. How come
then that most of the Acharyas use either deer/tiger
skin as 'asana'. Does this not indirectly endorse the
cruel act of killing these animals?
Looking forward to the answers from the erudite
members in the list...

Regards,
-Chakra



		
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