Answer

During Ekashna, water is generally taken only during the fixed eating period, along with the one meal.

It should be taken:

• After sunrise
• Before sunset
• Within the same sitting or fixed time in which Ekashna is being done

Water is normally not taken throughout the whole day outside that Ekashna period.

Explanation

In Ekashna, one eats only once in the day. Traditionally, the food and water are taken in one limited period, not repeatedly.

The exact practice may vary slightly depending on:

• Family tradition
• Local sangh practice
• Guidance of Guru Bhagwant or elders
• Whether one is following a stricter or simpler form of Ekashna

So if you are doing Ekashna as a religious vow, it is best to follow the instruction of your Guru Bhagwant or your family’s Jain tradition.

Takeaway

For Ekashna, take water only during the Ekashna meal time, between sunrise and sunset, and avoid drinking water outside that period unless your health requires it.