Answer

In Jain practice, Ekasana is generally done by eating only once in the day, in one sitting.

The usual timing is:

• After sunrise
• Before sunset
• Preferably during the daytime, with full awareness and restraint

Explanation

In Ekasana, one takes food only one time and does not get up and continue eating again later. Once the meal is completed and the person rises from the place, the eating is considered finished.

Traditionally, food is avoided:

• Before sunrise
• After sunset
• At night

Many people choose a convenient daytime time, such as late morning or afternoon, depending on health, family practice, and guidance from elders or Guru Bhagwant.

Spiritual Understanding

Ekasana is not only about timing. Its purpose is to practice:

• Restraint over taste and desire
• Discipline in eating
• Reduction of attachment to food
• Greater focus on Dharma, samayik, pratikraman, and inner purity

Takeaway

Ekasana should be done as one meal, one sitting, during daylight, before sunset. If you are new, elderly, ill, pregnant, or have health concerns, follow the guidance of your doctor and Jain Guru or knowledgeable elder.