# Fasting
*8 references in Bhagavad-gītā As It Is*
* as determined activity, **[[bg/9/14#translation|Bg. 9.14]]**, **[[bg/9/15#translation|Bg. 9.15]]**
* demonic when severe, **[[bg/17/5-6#translation|Bg. 17.5-6]]**
* for political goals condemned, **[[bg/17/5-6#translation|Bg. 17.5-6]]**
* how to conduct, **[[bg/10/4-5#translation|Bg. 10.4-5]]**
* should be observed as scriptures recommend, **[[bg/6/17#translation|Bg. 6.17]]**