The flow of the tree of life is an amazing event. No one can say who gets connected to whom and how, and how a love returns to us during the long journey. This story, divided into four parts, covers a period of twenty-five years. And in its flow, we see Hawadadu. We see Birendra, blinded by the greed for all-consuming power. We also see Jagannath, the leader of rural politics. And then a murder changes the course and goals of many people's lives! And based on that formula, this story introduces us to the poor young poet. It shows the love of Urja and Raju and its consequences. In that flow, we get to know the working people Lalu and Bindi! We get to know why the university-educated Jinni loves the poet! And we see a surprising character, Jhirikumar. Who is this Jhirikumar? Is he a source of joy or the darkness of death? Apart from them, various other characters including Setuda, Guran, Leela, Madhu, Bachchu, Anjana, Nidhi come across the turns of the story! Two events from long ago have an impact on time, on various people. These people of light and shadow wonder when the flower of love will bloom on the empty path of their lives! 'Shunya Pather Mallika' is a story of reaching light through darkness. A journey from jealousy to love. This novel, a happy read, talks about keeping the light burning in the darkness of the mind. It talks about the relief that lies in love.