EP Hafstein was born in Reykjavik, Iceland, in 1951. He is a teacher actively involved in research on light and sound, focusing on their effects on humans. Originally trained as a teacher in Iceland, he later pursued further studies in Sweden, where he studied Education and the ancient language of Sanskrit. After completing his education, he taught in both Sweden and Iceland. Hafstein has translated and interpreted the scripture Bhagavad Gita from Sanskrit, incorporating his translation into many of his articles.