Marcus Aurelius – The Grasp of Stoicism by Srijan Reddy Vathaluri, Wilson’s College

Marcus Aurelius, one of many Roman Empire’s best Emperors and among the finest Stoic writers, was the emperor of the Roman Empire from 161 to 180 AD and he was a terrific follower and instructor of Stoicism . Over his 19-year reign, Marcus Aurelius used Stoicism to steer the Roman Empire by way of two gargantuan wars and used to assist handle the dying of a lot of his kids.

Marcus Aurelius made a sequence of notes to himself over his lifetime as a information to the whole lot he discovered from Stoicism all through his life. These notes have been complied collectively to create the ‘Meditations’ by Marcus Aurelius. What makes it so particular is that it was not meant to be printed so it offers us an perception into the ideas and private emotions of Marcus Aurelius, one of many Roman Empire’s best rulers. Aurelius’ journals guided and taught Nelson Mandela throughout his 27-year imprisonment in combat for racial equality in South Africa.

This historic strategy of self-mastery and management has huge potential to carry out the very best aspect of individuals. We clearly have quite a bit to study Stoicism ,and the “Meditations” offers us the very best glimpse into the Stoic life-style of one of many world’s best leaders.