Author & Software Engineer
Stories that blend technology, mindfulness, and timeless wisdom.
Akash Jha is a storyteller with a B.Tech in IT, working as a software developer at a leading MNC. Beyond his profession, he blends curiosity, observation, and mindful living into every narrative he writes. He is a sports fan and wanted to learn and blend sports and running exercise in his daily life. His latest work, The Monk Who Knew the Code, is a spiritual-entrepreneurial novel crafted for young professionals and emerging entrepreneurs. Through this inspiring tale, Akash shares lessons on focus, discipline, clarity, and purpose — guiding readers toward growth and discovery in modern life.
The Books
Begin with the bestseller
The Monk Who Knew The Code
Journey To The Self
Part parable, part field guide. The Monk Who Knew The Code follows a burnt-out software engineer to a Himalayan hermitage, where an unlikely teacher reframes attention, ambition and stillness as systems that can be debugged. Practical, warm, and written to be read in a weekend.
About
An engineer who writes about stillness
Akash Jha spends his days building software and his mornings writing about what software costs us. His work sits at the meeting point of technology, personal growth, spirituality and conscious smartphone use — practical, unhurried, and free of hustle.
Reader Reviews
What readers say
Insightful
“The Monk Who Knew the Code was originally a book I was trying to read to learn more about a self-help book, but it's a lot more than that! There are so many times that Aarav's story was relatable. The aspect of the author that was most enjoyable was his ability to communicate spiritual ideas in simple and straightforward language without using mumbo-jumbo. Read this if you have ever felt mentally fatigued, distracted or got stuck in the work / life routine.”
Happy tears!
“The book made me shed some tears of relief, realisation, understanding, introspection, silence, pause, reflections and more. The journey to the self is more than just a mere book. I am awed at the beauty of things mentioned in the book with such simplicity and clarity. Akash Jha, I feel blessed to know you through this book.”
7 Rules of Life Everyone Must Know
“Aarav's journey beautifully reflects the hidden burnout and emotional struggles many corporate professionals face today. I loved how the story blended healing, spirituality, and self-discovery through the powerful 7 codes taught by Sant Anant in the Himalayas. It is an inspiring read that reminds readers that true success comes with inner peace and self-worth.”
Current Project
The Focus Code
“A practical guide to reclaiming attention in the smartphone age.”
Part research, part lived experiment: how conscious smartphone use, deliberate rest and small architectural changes to your day can give back hours of deep attention.
In progress — 2026
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