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  What do the role of Sikhism and the present day Anna Hazare people movement have in common....resistance to coercion and repression.....Our Gurus lead us to a belief system that stood firm on the charter of human rights           Sikhism represents a belief that every Indian can be proud to be a part of. The Sikh Gurus are held in high esteem and sacrosanct not only by Sikhs but by all supporters of independence in general as role models. The Sikh Gurus have motivated us to be a better being in an era that was perhaps the most challenging chapter of our history. One cannot forget the contributions of Sikh Gurus and their selfless sacrifices to strengthen the societal framework.... giving them direction and provide leadership to overthrow the rule of invaders. The medieval era represents the darkest phase of our society in Punjab. Internally we were being...

Sikhism represents a belief that every Indian can be proud to be a part of. The Sikh Gurus are  held in high esteem and sacrosanct not only by Sikhs but by  all supporters of independence in general as role models. The Sikh Gurus have motivated us to be a better being in an era that was perhaps the most challenging chapter of our history. One cannot forget the contributions of Sikh Gurus and their selfless sacrifices to strengthen the societal framework.... giving them direction and provide leadership to overthrow the rule of invaders. The medieval era represents the darkest phase of our society in Punjab. Internally we were being eroded by termites of casteism...... gender discrimination..... And overt ritualism emanating from Vedas.  And externally, we were being butchered by ethnic groups of the most uncivilized tribes of West Asia – the Ghaznis, Khiljis, Mughals, Slaves, Tughlaqs etc. The Sikh gurus, in these turbulent times, lit the lamp of di...