David Frawley

  • David Frawley , also known as Vāmadeva Śāstrī, is an American Hindu teacher and author born in 1950.

  • He has written over thirty books on topics including Hinduism, Yoga, Ayurveda, and Vedic astrology.

  • Frawley founded the American Institute of Vedic Studies in Santa Fe, New Mexico, which offers educational resources on Vedic subjects.

  • He contributes regularly to Hinduism Today magazine and is associated with various Vedic organizations worldwide.

  • Frawley is recognized as a Vedic teacher (Vedacharya), Ayurvedic doctor (Vaidya), and Vedic astrologer (Jyotishi), combining these ancient Indian disciplines in his work and teachings.

Books by David Frawley