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The yogi in the Bhagavad Gita is instructed to spread on the earth where he is to meditate some grass covered with a deerskin. Gautama spread only grass under the tree where he found final enlightenment. He had opposed the slaughter of animals and did not want to encourage or benefit by the widespread practice.

-- Notebooks Category 4: Elementary Meditation > Chapter 2 : Place and Condition > # 106