Answer

If you want to drink water before Navkarshi, you should take the pachkhan of:

“Pānī chhūṭ” / “Pānī pīvānī chhūṭ”

This means you are taking permission/exception to drink water before completing Navkarshi.

Explanation

In Jain practice, Navkarshi means not eating or drinking until about 48 minutes after sunrise. If due to need you want to drink water before Navkarshi time, you should take a pachkhan that clearly keeps water allowed and food restricted.

The exact wording of pachkhan may differ by tradition, gaccha, and local practice, so it is best to ask your guru bhagwant, sadharmic teacher, or knowledgeable elder for the exact words used in your sampraday.

Spiritual Understanding

Pachkhan is not just a rule; it is a conscious vow of self-control. Taking it properly helps maintain awareness, discipline, and respect for Jain achar.

Takeaway

Take pānī chhūṭ pachkhan if you need to drink water before Navkarshi, and confirm the exact wording with your local Jain tradition.