Answer

In Jain fasting, the timing for drinking water depends on the type of fast and the tradition you follow.

Commonly:

• Chauvihar fast: No food and no water after sunset until sunrise.
• Tivihar fast: Food is avoided, but boiled water may be taken during permitted daytime hours.
• Upvas with water: Boiled water is usually taken only during the day, after sunrise and before sunset, according to one’s tradition.
• Nirjala Upvas: No food and no water for the full fast.

Explanation

In Jain Dharma, water used during fasting is usually boiled water, and it is taken within a limited time period. Many Jain traditions avoid drinking water at night because of the principle of Ahimsa and spiritual discipline.

Exact timings can vary by:

• Shwetambar or Digambar tradition
• Family customs
• Type of tapasya
• Local sunrise and sunset time
• Guidance of Guru Maharaj or elders

Spiritual Understanding

The purpose of controlling water intake during fasting is not merely physical restriction. It helps in:

• Reducing attachment to the body
• Strengthening self-control
• Practicing Ahimsa carefully
• Keeping the mind focused on Dharma

Takeaway

If you are doing a Jain fast, drink only as allowed by your specific fast. For exact timing, follow your Guru Maharaj, family tradition, or local Jain sangh guidance.