 The [[Karma in Jainism|Jain view of karma]] is that every action, every word, every thought produces, besides its visible, and invisible, the transcendental effect on the soul.Jainism includes strict adherence to [[Ahimsa in Jainism|ahimsa]] (or "ahinsā"), a form of [[nonviolence]] that goes far beyond [[vegetarianism]].Jains refuse food obtained with unnecessary cruelty.