In ancient India, women occupied a very important position, a position superior to men. To understand the position of women in Hinduism, we must recognize the guidelines of the Hindu scriptures on the position of a woman in Hindu society, but not specifically address certain roles of a Hindu woman. This vague generalization of the role of women in the religious spectrum leaves open the interpretation of women. Conflict arises when women are criticized by men for the way they interpret the guidelines. Critically, let us begin with the Hindu scriptures, because they are the heart and source of their cultural norms which can be perceived as expressing perceptions of the way of life. The scriptures of Hinduism hold the highest authority regarding the roles of women and, more importantly, their obedience to their husbands. Laws enforced by the community; demonstrates the husband's absolute power over his wife. Despite the fact that the most powerful gods and goddesses in the Hindu religion are women, women in society are expected to fill roles subservient to men. In this article I will discuss the spiritual and cultural disconnect, answering the question of why women are made to be obedient despite the spiritual hierarchy and why women continue to be submissive. These crucial elements of obedience stem from a patriarchal society that views women as a subservient role. If the Hindu scriptures can be perceived as the highest authority, what are the views of the scriptures on the position of women? The Scriptures state that although there are no spiritual differences between men and women, there are also no spiritual differences between men and women. In Hinduism, women have the same religious and spiritual freedoms as men. However, the status of women was influenced by other... half of paper... full. The concern of protecting the honor of the family must be properly examined. As husbands understand the importance of honoring their wives, maintaining prosperity, structural family alliances, and public recognition, wives also recognize the same importance, but in the concept of obedience” (Derne, 208, 211-212 ). India as an ethnically diverse society has religious, cultural and social patterns of Hindu daily life that one needs to adhere to. Ongoing movements within the culture still portray women as “good obedient wives.” Trained in submission and nobility, the nature of obedience in marriages continues beyond the death of the spouse. Traditions and rituals are not expected to change because Hindu marriage traditions are rooted in the early stages of life and patriarchal ideology continues to dominate women by confining them to the family” (Kosambi WS-38).