Answer

It is okay. Please do not feel guilty.

In Jain practice, during Ekasana, one eats only once in the day, usually in one sitting, with proper discipline and awareness.

About dahi and chaas:

• Many Jains avoid curd, buttermilk, and fermented foods, especially during certain vows, Paryushan, Ayambil, or stricter tapasya.
• However, practices can differ by family, sect, and level of vow.
• If you are not Jain and did not know, then there is no need to worry. Your intention was sincere.

Explanation

In Jain Dharma, the spirit behind tapasya is very important:

• Self-control
• Awareness while eating
• Reducing attachment to taste
• Practicing compassion and discipline

If someone unknowingly makes a mistake, Jain Dharma does not encourage fear or guilt. Instead, it encourages learning and improving with humility.

Spiritual Understanding

The value of your Ekasana is not destroyed simply because you unknowingly had dahi or chaas. What matters is your intention, sincerity, and willingness to learn.

If you want to follow Jain-style Ekasana more strictly next time, you may avoid:

• Dahi
• Chaas
• Fermented foods
• Root vegetables, if following Jain dietary discipline
• Eating after sunset

Takeaway

Your effort was good. Do not feel bad. Next time, if you wish to follow Jain discipline more closely, avoid dahi and chaas during Ekasana and ask a knowledgeable Jain person or guru for the exact rules followed in that tradition.