Yes, Jains Can Eat Chickpeas: Understanding the Ahimsa Diet
                                
                                
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                                Based on the core principle of non-violence (ahimsa), Jains can eat chickpeas and other legumes that grow above ground. This is because the harvesting process does not cause harm to the plant's entire life or to the many microorganisms in the soil, unlike root vegetables which are prohibited.