Answer

For Ekasana, you may generally drink water after completing your one sitting meal, according to the practice followed in your Jain tradition and household.

There is no single fixed clock time for everyone, because it depends on:

• Your local sunrise/sunset timing
• The vow or niyam you have taken
• Your sect/tradition’s rules
• Whether you are following only Ekasana or a stricter form with water restrictions

Explanation

In common Jain practice, Ekasana means eating only once in one sitting during the day. Many people take water either:

• During that same sitting, or
• After the Ekasana meal is completed, depending on their niyam

If you have taken a specific vow such as not drinking water until a certain time, or only drinking boiled water during allowed hours, then you should follow that vow.

Takeaway

If you are unsure, the safest Jain practice is to ask your guru, upadhyay, sadhu-sadhvi, or temple authority who knows your local tradition and your niyam.