Author · Poet · Astrologer

Words that heal,
illuminate & endure

Twelve books. A life examined through verse, memoir, myth, and the stars — by a poet who came to writing late, and never stopped.

12 Books Published
364 Poems Written
24 Articles Published
18 Short Stories
83 Horoscopes Analysed
Poems in 273 English · 47 Hindi · 42 Kannada · 2 Tamil

Engineer by training  ·  Writer by choice  ·  Meditator by devotion

Publications

Mystical Musings
Philosophy

Mystical Musings

“This book contains more than 400 musings that appeared in my mind while meditating as solutions to problems faced in life by me and others. Most importantly, the index at the end of the book helps easy reference to any particular issue one faces in life.”

Lockdown Memoirs cover
Memoir

Lockdown Memoirs

“A personal account of life during the Covid-19 lockdown years 2020–2022 — reflections, experiences, and observations from an extraordinary period that changed the world and the way we live.”

How I Faced Anxiety, Depression, Panic Attacks and Insomnia All My Life
Memoir · Wellness

How I Faced Anxiety, Depression, Panic Attacks and Insomnia All My Life

“I have had the misfortune of suffering from anxiety, depression, panic attacks and sleeplessness all my life. This book is the culmination of all my experiences in overcoming my troubles and finding peace albeit at the fag end of my life.”

Anthology of 101 Poems
Poetry · Anthology

Anthology of 101 Poems

“During the lockdown in March 2020 and thereafter, I decided to use my creativity to write down what comes to my mind. This book has a collection of a hundred and one such poems on topical interest.”

Concise Ramayan
Mythology · Retelling

Concise Ramayan

“Ramayan in concise format in about 20 pages. The salient features of Ramayan anecdotes have been taken from the net, Google, Quora Digest and books by C Rajagopalachari and RK Narayan.”

Kannada Pride Karnataka Side
Culture · Regional

Kannada Pride Karnataka Side

“This book lists prominent rulers, personalities, institutions, structures, religions and celebrities from various fields in Karnataka that bring pride to Kannada language.”

Collection of 21 Poems on Life Events
Poetry

Collection of 21 Poems on Life Events

“This book consists of selected poems of topical interest. Each poem leaves the reader with a motivational message in life. All the poems have been written by the author himself without support from ChatGPT.”

कविताओं का संकलन
Hindi Poetry

कविताओं का संकलन

मार्च 2020 में लॉकडाउन के दौरान और उसके बाद, मैंने समसामयिक रुचि के मुद्दों पर कविताएँ लिखना शुरू किया।

Avoid 130 Situations to Attain Peace of Mind
Self-Help · Wisdom

Avoid 130 Situations to Attain Peace of Mind

“I have compiled a list of issues that may hamper attaining peace of mind in life. If they understand the issues and how to avoid them, they will surely achieve peace of mind in their lives.”

Energy, Economy and Life Matters
Economy · Technical

Energy, Economy and Life Matters

“The book contains fourteen articles on energy economy and other life issues written over a period of forty years during professional career. Some have been published in newspapers and magazines.”

108 Poems
Poetry

108 Poems

“This book is fourth in the series and has a collection of hundred and eight poems of topical interest, continuing from 101 poems, 21 poems, and a collection of twenty poems in Kannada.”

Eighteen Indian Stories
Fiction · Short Stories

Eighteen Indian Stories

“A collection of Indian short stories of typical middle class families and their life styles and the tribulations they face. The stories carry morals and messages for readers.”

Gopinath S

About the Author

Gopinath Srinivasa Iyengar

Gopinath S · Retired Engineer · Poet · Astrologer · Meditator since 1980

12 Books
45+ Years meditating
3 Languages
★ Astrologer
“I found my calling at retirement — in words, verses, and the stars.”

The pandemic gave me time I had never had, and I filled it with writing: first stories, then poems. I have always had a penchant for books and meditation has been my daily anchor since 1980.

Poetry Astrology Spirituality Wellness Mythology Karnataka Philosophy

Featured in & recognised by

21st Century Emily Dickinson AwardBookLeaf Publishing
World Poetry Project 2025Published alongside Nandana Dev Sen (USA), Shruti Chauhan (UK) & Saumya Choudhury (India) — Delhi Poetry Slam
Co-Author, Letters to the Moon — Vol. 2Blue Star Publication, March 2026 — Crescent Crown Recognition
India Writing Project — Seasons 7 & 8“Destiny”, “(Wo)Manpower”, “We Are Safe in the Universe But…”
Poetry Festival Season 2Appreciation letter, Inkfetish Publications — Indian Writers League
Hindustani Vocals — Aalamban, Level 2Geet & Bandish in Raag Yaman and Raag Bhimpalasi, ArtFills (2025)
Khyaal 50 Above 50India’s Biggest Senior Talent Hunt — Certificate of Participation, Mumbai, Nov 2025

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