๐ฐ History & Words: ‘Emolument’ (12 February)
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๐ Table of Contents
๐ Word of the Day: Emolument
Pronunciation: /ษชหmษljสmษnt/ (ih-MOL-yuh-muhnt)
๐ Parichay (Introduction)
12 February 1914 ko United States ne officially Abraham Lincoln ki birthday ko ek federal holiday ke roop me recognize kiya. Yeh decision public service, presidential salary aur government benefits jaise topics ko discuss karne ka ek important moment bana.
Is recognition ne “emoluments” ka concept samne rakhaโmatlab wo salary, fees aur benefits jo public officials ko milte hain.
American Constitution me bhi Emoluments Clause exist karti hai, jo federal officeholders ko foreign gifts ya benefits accept karne se mana karti hai bina congressional approval ke. Iska purpose yeh tha ki public service independent aur corruption-free rahe.
Lincoln ki birthday ka federal holiday banaya jaana sirf ek honor nahi tha, balki ek broader question bhi uthata haiโki public service ka proper compensation aur recognition ka balance kaise maintain kiya jaye?
๐ฑ Shabd ka Utpatti (Etymology)
“Emolument” ka origin Latin word “emolumentum” se hua hai, jiska original meaning tha “payment jo ek miller ko grain grind karne ke liye milta hai”.
Iska root word “molere” ka matlab hota hai “to grind“. Dhire-dhire iska arth broaden ho gaya aur yeh kisi bhi job ya position se milne wale salary, fees ya benefits ko represent karne laga.
Aaj ke time me public service compensation ek complex package ban chuka hai, jo salary, allowances, retirement benefits aur privileges tak extend karta hai.
๐ Mahatvapurn Shabdavali (Key Vocabulary)
- ๐ฐ Compensation: Kisi bhi kaam ke badle diya gaya payment ya reward, jisme salary aur extra benefits shamil hote hain.
- ๐๏ธ Sinecure: Ek aisi job jo bina kisi actual work ke salary provide karti hai.
- ๐ต Remuneration: Kisi service ya kaam ke badle diya gaya payment.
๐๏ธ Itihasik Sandarbh (Historical Context)
History me government officials ko diya jane wala compensation ek major issue raha hai.
- โ๏ธ Ancient Rome: Public officials salary, spoils of war aur office privileges ke through compensate kiye jate the.
- ๐บ๐ธ American Revolution: US ke founders ne decide kiya ki government service ek fair salary par based honi chahiye, taaki talented log attract ho sakein aur corruption avoid kiya ja sake.
- ๐ 1787: Emoluments Clause Constitution me add ki gayi, jo ensure karti hai ki public officials bina kisi foreign influence ke kaam karein.
Lincoln ke time (1861), US President ki salary $25,000 thiโjo uss waqt ek bada amount tha, lekin presidential responsibilities ke saath justify hota tha.
โณ Samayrekha (Timeline)
- 1787: ๐บ๐ธ U.S. Constitution me Emoluments Clause add ki gayi.
- 1789: ๐๏ธ Pehli baar Congress salary $6 per day fix ki gayi.
- 1873: ๐ฐ Congressional salaries ka major increment.
- 1909: ๐ US President ki salary badh kar $75,000 ho gayi.
- 1914: ๐๏ธ Lincolnโs Birthday ek federal holiday bana.
- 1951: ๐ฆ Presidential pension establish ki gayi.
- 1969: โ๏ธ Former Presidents Act ke through extra benefits diye gaye.
๐ Is Din ka Mahatva (The Dayโs Significance)
12 February 1914 sirf Lincoln ki legacy ko celebrate karne ka din nahi tha, balki public service recognition ka bhi ek important moment tha.
- ๐ Yeh Progressive Reform Era me aaya, jab government ethics aur compensation reforms par discussions chal rahi thi.
- ๐ก Yeh decision symbolic aur monetary recognition ke balance par ek debate bhi kholta haiโleaders ko honor karna zaroori hai, par uska sahi tareeka kya hona chahiye?
- โณ 50 saal baad Lincoln ka federal holiday declare karna dikhata hai ki ek president ka legacy kaise time ke saath appreciate kiya jata hai.
๐ฌ Prasiddh Ukti (Quote)
“Koi bhi insaan dusre insaan par bina uski marzi ke rule karne ke layak nahi hai. Yehi democracy ka sabse bada principle hai.”
โ Abraham Lincoln
๐ฎ Aaj Ka Matlab aur Chintan (Modern Usage & Reflection)
Aaj bhi “emolument” ek important word hai, jo public service compensation aur government ethics ke discussions me use hota hai.
- โ๏ธ Government officials ke salary aur perks par debates hoti rehti hain.
- ๐ผ Conflict of Interestโgovernment officials ke private business aur public duties ke beech ka balance maintain karna.
- ๐ Emoluments Clause ka relevanceโrecent political cases me yeh clause dobara spotlight me aaya.
Public service ko corruption-free aur fair compensation system ke saath maintain karna aaj bhi ek bada challenge hai.
๐๏ธ Virast (Legacy)
Emoluments aur public service compensation ka modern governance systems par deep impact hai.
โ Aaj bhi:
- ๐๏ธ Presidential pensions aur post-presidency benefits major policy topics hain.
- ๐ Ethical guidelines aur salary regulations constantly revise kiye ja rahe hain.
- โ๏ธ Public service aur private financial interests ke beech ek clear boundary banane ki zarurat hai.
Yeh debates Lincoln ke zamane se lekar aaj tak relevant hain.
๐ Tulnatmak Vishleshan (Comparative Analysis)
Public service compensation aur emoluments ka evolution kaafi dynamic raha hai. Pehle yeh sirf basic salary aur perks tak limited tha, lekin aaj ek structured system ban chuka hai jo multiple benefits cover karta hai.
| Pehle | Aaj | Bhavishya |
|---|---|---|
| Basic salary aur kuch limited perks | Salary ke saath healthcare, retirement benefits, aur travel allowances | Increased transparency aur public accountability in compensation policies |
๐ก Kya Aapko Pata Hai? (Did You Know?)
๐ Antim Vichar (Conclusion)
“Emolument” ek important concept hai jo public service, government ethics aur fair compensation ko represent karta hai.
๐ 1914 me Lincoln ka federal holiday declare hona sirf ek honor nahi tha, balki ek symbol tha ki public service ka sahi recognition aur compensation kaise diya jaye.
โ๏ธ Aaj bhi, public service aur private rewards ka balance ek major policy debate bana hua hai.
๐ Aage Padhne Ke Liye (Further Reading)
- ๐ “Presidential Compensation and Public Service” โ Michael J. Korzi
- ๐ “The Emoluments Clause: Its Text, Meaning, and Application” โ Norman L. Eisen
- ๐ “Public Service and Private Rewards” โ Richard White
