Vedic knowledge proponent David Frawley is an American researcher. He spent more than thirty years with Indian masters, studying the intricacies of Ayurveda, yoga and astrology. Frawley wrote dozens of books in which he revealed the secrets of his knowledge. His works have received recognition not only among readers interested and keen on Vedas, but also among Brahmins.
Who is he?
David Frawley was born at La Cross in 1950. He studied until ten years in a Catholic school. Then the family moved to Denver. Wife Frawley joined him in his teachings.
In 1980, Frawley founded the Vedic Research Center, approved in 1989 as the American Institute of Vedic Studies, and is its director. David is associated with many Vedic and yogic organizations in several countries and is recognized by them as a spiritual teacher. The Institute regularly undergoes training in yoga, astrology, Ayurveda.
Confession
Vamadeva - Frowley, a respected master of meditation, received this name at the University of Chopra. He travels the world, leads courses and lectures. One of the few westerners recognized in India as Vedacharya (teacher). In 2015, Frawley was awarded the third largest award in India - Padma Bhushan.
Vedic studies began in 1979, in 1991, David Frawley was given the title of Pandita. In India, he was awarded many awards, and is recognized as Vadya (Dr. Ayurveda), Jyotish (astrologer), Puranik (historian) and Yogi. His writings on Vedic teachings in India are highly appreciated and recognized in spiritual circles.
Vedacharya
In America, Frawley is known as a teacher of Ayurveda and astrology. His work is highly appreciated by NAMA (Ayurvedic Association), he is one of its honorary members. In 2000, David Frawley was declared one of the most influential yoga teachers. At the 2012 Sanchi University International Conference, Frawley delivered one of the two most significant speeches and became a visiting professor.
Frowley's activities are related to writing, teaching, lecturing and researching various areas of human life. Over the past years, the professor has helped open schools and courses on Vedic studies.
David Frawley talks about his biography in detail in the book “How I Became a Hindu,” which was released in 2000. Frawley's books on yoga and Vedic teachings are known throughout the world and serve as textbooks. Several books of the doctor are available in Russian:
- “Ayurvedic astrology”;
- “Ayurvedic therapy”;
- “Ayurveda, Yoga and Astrology”;
- “Astrology of the seers”;
- “Yoga from A to Z”;
- “Plant Yoga”;
- "Tantric Yoga."
Yoga books
“Yoga from A to Z” in Russian was published in 2008. In the first chapters of the book, the author explains the historical roots of yoga. He says that it covers all aspects of human life - from music to psychology. Ancient doctrine is rooted in 200 BC. e.
Yoga is a high spiritual heritage and part of self-realization. To achieve joy and consciousness, you need to know the ideas and methods of yoga. The author explains in detail its eight steps:
- behavior;
- Lifestyle;
- asanas (yoga pose);
- pranayama (breathing);
- Feel;
- concentration;
- meditation;
- implementation.
Each of the steps includes practices that create the basis of peace, harmony, and proper life. Thanks to them, yoga is a model of self-discipline that will eradicate the problems that exist in life.
Long life science
Most of David Frawley’s books published in Russian are devoted to Ayurveda, the science of longevity.
“Plant Yoga” is a kind of herbal treatment guide. The coordinated use of plants is based on an ancient science dedicated to their energy. Ayurveda determines the quality and properties of plants according to the laws of nature. Use herbs individually, taking into account the condition of each patient. Many Ayurveda recipes have found application in official medicine. Ayurveda is an ancient system that combines eight elements of healing - from herbs to surgery and psychology. This book was conceived by the author as a tool that allows you to use available in the West means that have a strong healing effect and at the same time practically have no side effects.
In the book “Ayurvedic therapy”, the author sets out in detail the causes of many diseases, their treatment. The emphasis is on diet, herbal medicine and lifestyle. In a separate chapter, the author talks about mental illnesses, including those related to drugs. There is a chapter on the health features of children and the elderly. The book provides recipes for herbs and minerals, methods of use in the treatment of oils and incense.
In Tantric Yoga, David Frawley talks about Ayurveda’s spiritual secrets. Often the concept of "tantra" is associated with some kind of mystical, special sex. In fact, tantra is the most powerful energy in man: sexual. If one learns to control it and properly manage this energy, then much can be achieved both in terms of prolonging life and in terms of expanding the boundaries of consciousness. The author makes adjustments that distinguish error from truth, and reveals the essence of tantric practices.
Stars and Health
David Frawley's “Astrology of the Seers” talks about jyotish - Indian astrology. It has been known for seven thousand years in India, but in the West they learned about this science only in the middle of the 20th century.
The author explains to readers about the relationship between man and the cosmos, how four vital goals can be achieved with the help of jyotish:
- obligations (dharma);
- money (artha);
- satisfaction of needs (kama);
- liberation (moksha).
Based on ancient philosophy, Frawley explains the methods of jyotish, starting with the calculation of the astrological chart, and ending with spiritual factors. Describes how to mitigate paid energy with gems, flowers, and mantras.
Vedic sciences
In the book Ayurvedic Astrology, David Frawley talks about two Vedic sciences - Ayurveda and astrology. They have common points of contact: Ayurveda has a system for determining the onset of a disease and its treatment. And in Vedic astrology there is also a section based on Ayurveda. Everyone knows how the impact of planets affects a person’s condition, but not everyone knows that they affect diseases and life expectancy. The author tells the readers about this, explains how planetary factors cause the disease, how they can be used to diagnose and treat diseases.
David Frawley’s book “Ayurveda, Yoga and Astrology” is a collection of lectures on the basics of Ayurveda, the secrets of proper breathing, sacred mantras, the possibility of detecting diseases according to the horoscope and how to treat them.
Readers write in their reviews that Frawley's style is easily recognizable: the writer readily explains the basics of Vedic teaching. Deepak Chopra says that Frawley is one of the most famous scholars of Vedic science, his knowledge is worthy of respect and admiration.