This dichotomy reminds us to look inside, until we find all that is within us. This deep and meaningful book is a testament to both these forces in life – dark and light – with a touch of love from both sides. Exploring the pursuit of knowledge within both good and evil ways of thinking. Shine is not just a book, it’s a journey. More than anything, I’m left with a feeling of peace and hope… It is the revelation of an epic tale of good over evil in 2022 and beyond. It is a stepping stone and a wake-up call in the pursuit of knowledge, truth, and freedom. Every reader and self-inquirer are urged to explore the margins of their most ephemeral ideas, societal conceptions, existing knowledge, and fantasies about the self and society. Each question's depth and passion invokes youthful amazement, inner child innocence, and curiosity, in a play of darkness and light, of the known and unknown universe and cosmos. The story is constructed in multiple layers of depth, from the underworld to the upper world, for each seeker to fathom the different qualities of gems in the ocean. Each question evokes a sensation of discovery and enlightenment about the state of mind, and its manifestations in the world, leading to the incredible breakthrough of the man who dares to ask. The dialogue tapestry is woven with the spirit of creativity, set in a man’s captivating meeting with the infamous serpent of the tree of knowledge of good and evil. It serves as a vehicle and conduit between the inner and outer worlds, both new and familiar realms, in the pursuit of higher degrees of knowledge.

This book SHINE is a philosophical dialogue novel that encapsulates the spirit of adventure, discovery, and spiritual mystery.

Shine by Rajinder Jhol