# Marriage
*10 references in Bhagavad-gītā As It Is*
* as purificatory ceremony, **[[bg/18/6#translation|Bg. 18.6]]**
* as restricted sex life, *[[bg/3/34#purport|Bg. 3.34]]*, **[[bg/4/27#translation|Bg. 4.27]]**, *[[bg/4/31#purport|Bg. 4.31]]*, **[[bg/6/15#translation|Bg. 6.15]]**, *[[bg/17/14#purport|Bg. 17.14]]*
* as vivāha-yajña should be encouraged, **[[bg/18/6#translation|Bg. 18.6]]**
* nonattachment to wife as knowledge, *[[bg/13/8-12#purport|Bg. 13.8-12]]*
* now imaginary in society, **[[bg/16/8#translation|Bg. 16.8]]**