Editing Chhayavad (section)

===Prose===
Although Chāyāvād is primarily associated with poetry, it is noteworthy that all the prominent figures also made significant contributions to [[prose]]. Interestingly, much of their prose, both in style and more so in the time-period, aligns with the essence of Chāyāvād.<ref>Bandopadhyay, Manohar (1994), p.122</ref> For instance, Prasad's historical plays, Nirala's story collections, and Mahadevi's distinctive memoirs reflect this connection. Beyond this, themes of nationalism and freedom—both personal and political—are evident in works like ''Kankal'' (Prasad), ''Kulli Bhat'' (Nirala), ''[[Links in the Chain|Shrinkhla ki Kadiyan]]'' (Mahadevi), and Pant's essay collections. The prose of this era predominantly embodied nationalistic and emotional fervor, in contrast to the mystical and romantic themes characteristic of its poetry.<ref>Varmā, Mahādevī (2003)</ref><ref>Sharma, Ruchi (2021)</ref><ref>Singh, Sheela (October 1982 – April 1983), p.2-7</ref>