Poems by a Disciple of Yogananda is a heartfelt collection born from deep devotion and spiritual awakening. Written by Ashok Chippa, a disciple of Paramhansa Yogananda, these poems flow from a place of inner stillness and divine inspiration.
Each verse reflects the timeless truths of Yoga and Vedic philosophy—exploring the journey of the soul toward self-realization, the beauty of surrender, and the quiet joy of divine love. Rooted in the author’s experiences at the Ananda community in Palo Alto, California, these poems offer glimpses into the subtle and sacred dimensions of spiritual life.
Through words that resonate with purity and grace, Poems by a Disciple of Yogananda invites seekers everywhere to pause, reflect, and rediscover the divinity within themselves.
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Ashok Chippa
Born in 1957 in Mumbai, the author began his early education at a local Telugu school but often found himself running back home to be with his mother. Recognizing his need for a more structured environment, his parents enrolled him at the Andhra Education Society (A.E.S.) High School in Wadala, Mumbai, where he studied from 1963 until his graduation in 1973. He then pursued his undergraduate studies at St. Xavier’s College, Mumbai, completing his degree in 1975.
In 1976, he joined the Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur (I.I.T.K), where a transformative moment awaited him. In 1979, while attending I.I.T. Kanpur, he read Autobiography of a Yogi and became a disciple of Paramhansa Yogananda—an experience that deeply influenced his spiritual journey. He graduated with a B.Tech degree in Mechanical Engineering in 1980.
Seeking further academic excellence, he moved to the United States and joined the Florida Institute of Technology (F.I.T.), earning two Master’s degrees in 1983—one in Mechanical Engineering and another in Computer Science. His professional journey began with Tymnet, one of the pioneering networking companies, in 1984. Later, he became part of Cisco Systems as a technical leader, where he played a significant role in building the modern Internet.
