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The practice of dowry is the exchange of money or goods from the bride's family to a willing "groom or groom's family at the time of marriage." . Although dowry is not considered to be a true religious practice of Hinduism, gender relations surrounding marriage have played a significant role in Hindu religion. With that idea, The Ramayana helps bridge the gap between religious text and social example in order to demonstrate the roles of genders in Hindu society. Within the Ramayana there is mention of women being submissive in order to fulfill their religious role, but the practice of dowry is not specifically referred to. .