The oath is a very important and solemn event, during which an oath of allegiance and compliance with any obligations is made. Most people immediately have a clear association. And it is connected with the military oath. But it is worth noting that not only young people serving in the army take an oath. However, the topic is very interesting and detailed, so it is worth discussing it.
The historical meaning of the word
So, the oath is an ancient word of Slavic origin. And literally it is translated as follows: "to swear an oath."
The famous Russian lexicographer and ethnographer V.I. Dahl puts this term on a par with such words as “fathom”, “reach” and “reach”. Why? Because in the named series of concepts lies the deep antiquity of the military Russian custom. Our ancestors, taking an oath to bravely fight enemies, confirmed the sincerity of their words by touching a sacred object. And they reached them (reached). Indeed, between people and sacred objects there was always a certain distance, distance. This was necessary to give the oath even more meaningful meaning. By the way, the prince gave a similar oath to his soldiers. So he made it clear that they can count on him in case of any danger - the head will definitely stand to his death and will not leave his squad.
The military
Everyone knows that every man who went to serve in the army will soon have an oath. This is a must. Moreover, it is very solemn and important.
The soldiers are lined up “boxes” on the parade ground in full dress and with machine guns in the “on the chest” position. Everyone, having heard his surname, goes by march to the table on which the folder lies, and inside is the text of the oath. It used to be very long, but now it takes a maximum of half a minute to read it. The soldier swears faith in his Fatherland, and also promises to carry out the orders of the senior in rank, after which he puts the signature on the form in front of his own surname (the list is prepared in advance) and returns to duty. When the last recruit swears an oath, the oath is completed. This is a solemn event, so after all, soldiers march on the parade ground to the music of the orchestra. The day on which they swear to serve the Motherland is a day off, and therefore they have the right to leave for dismissal - the truth, unfortunately, is only on the security of the passport of the guardian, parent or wife.
I must say that the oath is something that happens only once in a lifetime. And those people whom the soldier is dear to, and those whom he himself would like to see nearby on such an important day, are simply obliged to attend this event.
In medicine
Each of us at least once in my life heard about the oath of Hippocrates. So, the process of pronouncing it by a physician is also an oath. Its significance lies in the fact that the future doctor promises himself, as well as the whole medicine, that he will abide by the doctor’s established moral and ethical principles, and there are many of them. In total, the oath singles out nine principles that a physician must observe. The oath itself was written in the three hundredth century BC. True, since then it has been rewritten more than once. But still, the meaning remains the same. An oath of this nature is usually given at a medical institute.
Presidential Oath
So, above it was told about what the oath is. The meaning, in principle, is simple - it is an oath. It is interesting that the president passes through it. True, in this situation, this is called inauguration. Or the same oath. This is what is called a solemn ceremony during which the head of the Russian state officially becomes one. It is carried out on the thirtieth day after the results of the presidential election were announced. The text of the oath is short - consists of 33 words. And the meaning is that the president swears to his people to protect his rights and freedoms, as well as to protect the independence and security of Russia.
In general, as you can see, the oath has the same meaning, in whatever context it is carried out.