Answer

In Ekashna, you may drink water in the morning only after sunrise, and it should be boiled and cooled water according to Jain practice.

You should drink water only during the permitted time of the day, and not before sunrise or after sunset.

Explanation

In Jain Dharma, during Ekashna:

• You take food only once in the day.
• Water may be taken separately, depending on the vow or rule you are following.
• Water should generally be boiled water, used within the accepted time limit followed in your tradition.
• Morning water should be taken after sunrise, not during night time.

Some people take water freely during the day, while some follow stricter rules such as drinking water only around the meal time. This depends on the specific pachchakkhan or vow taken.

Spiritual Understanding

Ekashna is not only about eating once. It is a practice of self-control, awareness, and reducing attachment to taste and bodily comfort. Drinking water mindfully and within Jain discipline helps preserve the purity of the tapa.

Takeaway

You can drink water in the morning after sunrise, using boiled and cooled water, and you should follow the exact rule of the Ekashna pachchakkhan taken from your Guru, elder, or local Jain tradition.