Answer

Yes, in ekasana, water is generally allowed only once, during the single sitting in which the meal is taken.

After the ekasana sitting is completed, one normally does not drink water again until the vow/period is over.

Explanation

In Jain practice, ekasana means eating only one time in one sitting during the day. The food and water are taken within that single sitting.

However, exact practice can vary slightly depending on family tradition, sect, or the guidance of one’s guru.

Spiritual Understanding

The purpose of ekasana is to practice:

• control over taste and desire,
• discipline in eating,
• reduction of attachment,
• greater awareness in daily life.

Takeaway

You may drink water during the ekasana sitting, but traditionally not afterward. If you are following a specific guru or temple tradition, follow their guidance.