About Dr. David Frawley

Dr. David Frawley (Pandit Vamadeva Shastri) is a Vedacharya and one of the leading exponents of Vedic knowledge in an interdisciplinary approach worldwide. The American Institute of Vedic Studies serves as a vehicle for his work, offering on-line access to go along with his many published writings.

His work is highly esteemed by numerous students and followers as well as by many organizations worldwide – he was awarded India’s prestigious Padma Bhushan award in 2015 for his distinguished service to the nation! He also has a National Eminence Award from the South India Education Society (SIES)

With a D. Litt (the highest possible degree in Yoga & Vedic sciences) from SVYASA and a second D.Litt from Ram Manohar Lohia University, Dr Frawley’s commitment to education shines through with online courses available at the American Institute of Vedic Studies on top of over 50 extensively published books sold the world over.