Answer

Yes. If you are doing Ekāsana and you want to drink water, you should take the appropriate pachakkhān according to the rule you are following.

In Jain practice, food and water during a vow should not be taken casually. It should be within the limit of the pachakkhān taken.

Explanation

In Ekāsana, one generally eats only once in one sitting. However, the rules about water can vary depending on the tradition, family practice, guru’s guidance, and the exact pachakkhān taken.

Commonly:

• If your Ekāsana pachakkhān allows water, then you may drink water within that rule.
• If water is not included, then you should take a separate pachakkhān for water.
• Many people take pachakkhān such as “pānī chhūṭ” or a specific limit for drinking boiled water.

In Jain Dharma, water is usually taken as boiled and properly filtered water, according to religious discipline.

Spiritual Understanding

Pachakkhān is not just a rule; it is a conscious spiritual commitment. It helps us practice:

• self-control,
• awareness,
• discipline in eating and drinking,
• reduction of carelessness.

Takeaway

If you are doing Ekāsana and want to drink water, do not drink without clarity. Take the proper pachakkhān or follow the pachakkhān already given by your guru or family tradition.