# 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]]**